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Haemophilus influenzae has been isolated from the CSF of two year old boy suffering from meningitis. The strain is beta-lactamase producing and resistant to chloramphenicol. The most appropriate antimicrobial in such a situation is -

A
Trimethoprim-sulphamethoxazole combination
B
Ciprofloxacin
C
Third-generation cephalosporin
D
Vancomycin
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Third generation cephalosporins DOC for H. influenzae meningitis Cs --> Third generation cephalosporin.

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