A 36-year-old presents with suspected meningococcal meningitis in primary care (fever, rash, neck stiffness). What should be given before urgent trans...

Question

A 36-year-old presents with suspected meningococcal meningitis in primary care (fever, rash, neck stiffness). What should be given before urgent transfer if feasible?

Accepted Answer

IM benzylpenicillin

Answer

Oral amoxicillin

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No antibiotics before hospital

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IV ceftriaxone in GP

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Oral clarithromycin

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Suspected meningococcal meningitis

A 36-year-old presents with suspected meningococcal meningitis in primary care (fever, rash, neck stiffness). What should be given before urgent transfer if feasible?