Treatment for Neisseria Meningitidis Consists of ________

Question

Treatment for Neisseria meningitidis consists of ________.
A)vancomycin
B)penicillin G orally
C)penicillin G intravenously
D)rifampin
E)tetracycline

Accepted Answer

The most effective treatment for Neisseria meningitidis is penicillin G given intravenously. Vancomycin may be used for penicillin-allergic patients, however it is not the first choice. Oral penicillin G is not appropriate as it will not achieve therapeutic levels in the blood. Rifampin and tetracycline can also be used as alternative therapies, however they are not the first choice.