Question

A 2-year-old child presents with non-blanching petechial rash and a temperature of 38.5°C. Which immediate management is recommended before any hospital transfer if meningococcal sepsis is suspected?

Accepted Answer

Immediate IV benzylpenicillin (if no contraindications)

Answer

IV fluids only

Answer

High-flow oxygen and wait for blood results

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Oral antibiotics at home

Answer

Reassure and advise to return if worse

Practice question

A 2-year-old child presents with non-blanching petechial rash and a temperature of 38.5°C. Which immediate management is recommended before any hospital transfer if meningococcal sepsis is suspected?