Empirical therapy for meningococcal meningitis:
Correct Answer: Ceftriaxone
Description: Ans. B. CeftriaxoneDrug of choice as prophylaxis of meningococcal meningitis is ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin and rifampicin. Definitive therapy is penicillin G. empirical therapy is ceftriaxone. If it is pregnant female, then we will give ceftriaxone.
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