Question

An otherwise-healthy 30-year-old man is admitted with suspected bacterial meningitis. No focal neurological deficit is present. According to UK guidelines, what is the recommended empirical intravenous antibiotic regimen?

Accepted Answer

Ceftriaxone 2 g twice daily

Answer

Cefotaxime 2 g every 6 hours

Answer

Vancomycin plus meropenem

Answer

Amoxicillin 2 g every 4 hours

Answer

Co-amoxiclav 1.2 g three times daily

Practice question

An otherwise-healthy 30-year-old man is admitted with suspected bacterial meningitis. No focal neurological deficit is present. According to UK guidelines, what is the recommended empirical intravenous antibiotic regimen?