A 32-year-old presents with severe headache, neck stiffness, photophobia and petechial rash. You suspect meningococcal septicaemia. In primary care, w...

Question

A 32-year-old presents with severe headache, neck stiffness, photophobia and petechial rash. You suspect meningococcal septicaemia. In primary care, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Give IM benzylpenicillin and arrange urgent transfer

Answer

Advise paracetamol and observe

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Arrange same-day hospital assessment without treatment

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Start oral amoxicillin

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Take blood cultures then wait

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Community management of suspected meningococcal disease

A 32-year-old presents with severe headache, neck stiffness, photophobia and petechial rash. You suspect meningococcal septicaemia. In primary care, what should you do?