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Child with generalized petechiae. CSF shows gram negative diplococci. Treatment -

A
IV Ceftriaxone
B
IV Penicillin G
C
IV Cefotaxime
D
All
High-Yield Explanation
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.

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