Question 211 · LEK · Post-exposure measures
Indicate the false statement concerning chemoprophylaxis after the contact with a patient infected with Neisseria meningitidis:
- A. it is recommended for anyone who stayed in the patient’s home or slept in the same room during 7 days before the onset of the symptoms.
- B. vaccination should be considered in not vaccinated children.
- C. it consists in acyclovir given orally at a dose of 4 x 200 mg.
- D. it should be applied to close contact persons preferably within 24 hours, but not later than 2 weeks after the onset of the symptoms.
- E. children should receive rifampicin or ceftriaxone.
Hint
Ask whether each drug mentioned actually acts against a Gram-negative diplococcus.
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