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All are true about post meningococcal reactive disease, EXCEPT:

A
Develops after 4 weeks of meningococcal disease
B
Maculopapular or vasculitic rash and polyserositis
C
These features resolve spontaneously without sequelae
D
Antibiotic prophylaxis is not needed
High-Yield Explanation
It is immune complex related problem, develops 4-10 days after the onset of meningococcal disease, with manifestations that include a maculopapular or vasculitic rash, and polyserositis with fever. These features resolve spontaneously without sequelae. No need to treat/prophylaxis with antibiotic. Ref: Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, Page 1215

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