A 15-year-old boy presents to you with history of fever, altered sensorium and purpuric rash for two days. On examination, the patient is found stuporous. He has BP of 90/60 mm Hg and extensive palpable purpura over the legs. Which of the following would be the most appropriate initial choice of antibiotic?
A 15-year-old boy presents to you with history of fever, altered sensorium and purpuric rash for two days. On examination, the patient is found stuporous. He has BP of 90/60 mm Hg and extensive palpable purpura over the legs. Which of the following would be the most appropriate initial choice of antibiotic?
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A 15-year-old boy presents to you with history of fever, altered sensorium and purpuric rash for two days. On examination, the patient is found stuporous. He has BP of 90/60 mm Hg and extensive palpable purpura over the legs. Which of the following would be the most appropriate initial choice of antibiotic?
✓ Correct Answer: D. Ceftriaxone
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