A 19-year-old university student living in residence is diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis. Which of the following is the most appropriate chemop...

Question

A 19-year-old university student living in residence is diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis. Which of the following is the most appropriate chemoprophylaxis for his close household contacts?

Accepted Answer

Oral rifampin for 2 days

Answer

No prophylaxis is required

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Oral amoxicillin

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Oral doxycycline for 7 days

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Intravenous ceftriaxone for 7 days

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Meningococcal contact prophylaxis

A 19-year-old university student living in residence is diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis. Which of the following is the most appropriate chemoprophylaxis for his close household contacts?