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vogon77
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08/17/04 - 04:49 PM

what is the drug of choice for n. meningitidis

carmenburana
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08/17/04 - 07:25 PM

PCN-G

vogon77
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08/17/04 - 08:27 PM

what is doc for n. gonorrhoea then

mani
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08/17/04 - 08:31 PM

n. meningitis=neonatal meningitis??

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08/17/04 - 09:50 PM

is it ceftriaxone?

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mani
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08/17/04 - 10:27 PM

i think its either Pen G + chloramphenicol or a 3rd gen cephalosporin like ceftrioxone

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carmenburana
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08/20/04 - 06:12 PM

Ceftriaxone is now recommended as first line b/c of widespread resistance to penicillin and ampicillin.
This is for cervicitis, urethritis, rectitis, pharyngitis, as well as septicemia.
Alternates are cipro, ofloxacin, spectinomycin or cefixime.

carmenburana
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08/20/04 - 06:14 PM

oh, and N.meningitis=Neisseria meningitidis
Right???

dariush
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08/21/04 - 05:57 AM

also for N. Menangitis Ceftriaxim (3rd ceph.)is an excellent choice due to its excellent penetration through Menanges. ( although PC could also go through the INFLAMMED men. too). Chloramphenicol also is a good choice (high perm.)but due to its sever SE it is used as the last resort.

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08/21/04 - 01:34 PM

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"carmenburana" wrote:
oh, and N.meningitis=Neisseria meningitidis
Right???

Correct!

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08/21/04 - 01:53 PM

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I do a stat C&S and make Ceftriaxone my drug of Choice for both Neisserias!

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08/22/04 - 04:36 PM

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me too. c3 is the best in terms of permeation,SE and lower resistance than PC-G.

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