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What is the treatment for pneumococcal meningitis in patients infected with ceftriaxone-susceptible strains?
What is the treatment for pneumococcal meningitis in patients infected with ceftriaxone-susceptible strains?
- 14-day course of vancomycin
- Dexamethasone only for the entire duration
- 10-day course of IV therapy with ceftriaxone
- Discontinuation of vancomycin and treatment with 2 g ceftriaxone IV every 12 h (correct)
What is the purpose of seeking predisposing conditions in adults with pneumococcal meningitis?
What is the purpose of seeking predisposing conditions in adults with pneumococcal meningitis?
- To determine the type of meningitis
- To administer antibiotics
- To determine the severity of the disease
- To manage the underlying conditions in conjunction with otorhinolaryngology (correct)
What is the recommended duration of IV therapy for pneumococcal meningitis?
What is the recommended duration of IV therapy for pneumococcal meningitis?
- 7-10 days
- 10-14 days (correct)
- 14-21 days
- 21-28 days
What is the complication of meningococcal disease that may require debridement or amputation?
What is the complication of meningococcal disease that may require debridement or amputation?
What is the purpose of Gram stain or PCR in the diagnosis of meningitis?
What is the purpose of Gram stain or PCR in the diagnosis of meningitis?
What is the recommended duration of antibiotic therapy for meningococcal meningitis according to most guidelines?
What is the recommended duration of antibiotic therapy for meningococcal meningitis according to most guidelines?
Why should rifampicin be avoided in women taking the oral contraceptive pill?
Why should rifampicin be avoided in women taking the oral contraceptive pill?
When should patients with meningococcal disease be placed in droplet precautions?
When should patients with meningococcal disease be placed in droplet precautions?
What is the preferred option for clearance antibiotics in pregnant women?
What is the preferred option for clearance antibiotics in pregnant women?
What is the purpose of notifying public health authorities in cases of suspected or confirmed meningococcal disease?
What is the purpose of notifying public health authorities in cases of suspected or confirmed meningococcal disease?
In what situation can dexamethasone be stopped in patients with meningococcal disease?
In what situation can dexamethasone be stopped in patients with meningococcal disease?
When should clearance antibiotics be initiated for the index case?
When should clearance antibiotics be initiated for the index case?
Why is serotyping of the infecting organism important?
Why is serotyping of the infecting organism important?
What is the treatment of choice for meningitis caused by Listeria monocytogenes?
What is the treatment of choice for meningitis caused by Listeria monocytogenes?
What is the recommended duration of IV antibiotics for meningitis caused by L.monocytogenes?
What is the recommended duration of IV antibiotics for meningitis caused by L.monocytogenes?
What should be discontinued if L.monocytogenes has been identified?
What should be discontinued if L.monocytogenes has been identified?
When can dexamethasone and antibiotics be discontinued?
When can dexamethasone and antibiotics be discontinued?
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