Which cephalosporin antibiotics are often used for the treatment of community-acquired meningitis? Why?

Which cephalosporin antibiotics are often used for the treatment of community-acquired meningitis? Why?


Answer: Ceftriaxone and cefotaxime because they can readily cross the blood-brain barrier and cover most strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis (most common causes of adult community-acquired meningitis)


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