You are working in the community public health team and are asked to advise on a recent cluster of meningitis cases | Medibuddy
16th August 2024

You are working in the community public health team and are asked to advise on a recent cluster of meningitis cases

You are working in the community public health team and are asked to advise on a recent cluster of meningitis cases.

The lumbar puncture results of the index case are indicated below:

CSF appearance Turbid
Red cells 23 (0-10)
White cells 1392 (0-5)
Differential 87% polymorphonuclear cells
Protein 1.97 (0.15-0.45)
Glucose 2.2 (serum 5.2) (~ >60% of serum)
Gram stain Gram negative diplococci

Which is the single most appropriate first-line chemoprophylaxis regimen for close contacts?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.

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