Question

A 5-month-old infant presents with fever, neck stiffness, and bulging fontanelle. Meningitis is suspected. According to UK guidelines, which antibiotic should be administered immediately (after blood cultures) if bacterial meningitis is suspected in a child over 3 months?

Accepted Answer

IV ceftriaxone

Answer

IV benzylpenicillin plus gentamicin

Answer

IV vancomycin plus ceftriaxone

Answer

Oral amoxicillin

Answer

IV chloramphenicol

Practice question

A 5-month-old infant presents with fever, neck stiffness, and bulging fontanelle. Meningitis is suspected. According to UK guidelines, which antibiotic should be administered immediately (after blood cultures) if bacterial meningitis is suspected in a child over 3 months?