Child with generalized petechiae. CSF shows gram negative diplococci. Treatment -
Ans. is All o Generilized petechiae with CSF showing gram negative diplococci suggest the diagnosis of meningococcal meningitis. Treatment o DOC ----> Cefotaxime, ceftriaxone o If organism is sensitive to penicillin --> Penicillin G o In penicillin allergic patients ---> Chloramphenicol is the DOC.
IV Ceftriaxone
IV Penicillin G
IV Cefotaxime
All