A 23 year old female with history of vaginal discharge delivers a baby who develops copious purulent bilateral eye discharge 48 hours after birth. Gram staining of the discharge reveals Gram-positive diplococci. What is the treatment of choice?
A. Topical gentamicin drops
B. Injection ceftriaxone
C. Ciprofloxacin or polymyxin ointment
D. Oral erythromycin
Answer:B
A 23 year old female with history of vaginal discharge delivers a baby who develops copious purulent bilateral eye discharge 48 hours after birth. Gram staining of the discharge reveals Gram-positive diplococci. What is the treatment of choice?
A. Topical gentamicin drops B. Injection ceftriaxone C. Ciprofloxacin or polymyxin ointment D. Oral erythromycin