Which is the drug of choice for prophylaxis of meningococcal meningitis in pregnancy:
Correct Answer: Ceftriaxone
Description: N. meningitidis is dangerous because it can cause Waterhouse Friderichsen syndrome & Addisonian crisis So, chemoprophylaxis is recommended Ceftriaxone as a single IM or IV injection is highly effective in carriage eradication and can be used at all ages and in pregnancy
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