A patient presents with suspected meningococcal meningitis. Which antibiotic should be given immediately (preferably intramuscularly) if transfer to h...

Question

A patient presents with suspected meningococcal meningitis. Which antibiotic should be given immediately (preferably intramuscularly) if transfer to hospital is delayed?

Accepted Answer

IM benzylpenicillin

Answer

Ceftriaxone IV

Answer

Oral penicillin V

Answer

IV vancomycin

Answer

Oral ciprofloxacin

MCQ (SBA): Meningococcal meningitis

A patient presents with suspected meningococcal meningitis. Which antibiotic should be given immediately (preferably intramuscularly) if transfer to hospital is delayed?