Combinations of antimicrobial agents are commonly employed in the treatment of meningitis in infants less than three months old. Ampicillin is commonly an agent included in this regimen. Ampicillin is used empirically for the possible presence of:
- Escherichia coli
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Cytomegalovirus
- Herpesvirus
- Haemophilus influenzae
Answer: B
Listeria monocytogenes
While E. Coli can infect an infant delivered vaginally, Ampicillin is given to eliminate Listeria. CMV & HSV are viruses. E. Coli & H. Flu are also typically resistant to ampicillin, and more likely a broader spectrum antibiotic would be used.
Meningitis is part of the NCCPA Content Blueprint Neurology (6%).
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