Question

A patient presents with a fever, headache, neck stiffness, and photophobia. A petechial rash is noted on the trunk. Lumbar puncture shows Gram-negative diplococci. Which antibiotic is first-line for suspected meningococcal meningitis prior to microbiology confirmation?

Accepted Answer

IV ceftriaxone

Answer

IV benzylpenicillin

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IV vancomycin

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IV amoxicillin

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IV meropenem

Practice question

A patient presents with a fever, headache, neck stiffness, and photophobia. A petechial rash is noted on the trunk. Lumbar puncture shows Gram-negative diplococci. Which antibiotic is first-line for suspected meningococcal meningitis prior to microbiology confirmation?