A 54-year-old man with suspected bacterial meningitis presents with fever, neck stiffness, and photophobia. In primary care, before hospital transfer,...

Question

A 54-year-old man with suspected bacterial meningitis presents with fever, neck stiffness, and photophobia. In primary care, before hospital transfer, what should be given?

Accepted Answer

IV ceftriaxone

Answer

Oral amoxicillin

Answer

Oral doxycycline

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No antibiotics before hospital

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Oseltamivir

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Bacterial Meningitis (initial management)

A 54-year-old man with suspected bacterial meningitis presents with fever, neck stiffness, and photophobia. In primary care, before hospital transfer, what should be given?