LEK Exam: 2017 sesja jesienna, subject: Pediatria, question nr: 23

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

Dział: Pediatria