A 19-year-old with suspected meningitis (fever, photophobia, neck stiffness) in GP. No rash. Best immediate step?...

Question

A 19-year-old with suspected meningitis (fever, photophobia, neck stiffness) in GP. No rash. Best immediate step?

Accepted Answer

Give IM/IV benzylpenicillin if meningococcal suspected and urgent transfer

Answer

Send to ED; no antibiotics until LP

Answer

Start oral amoxicillin and review tomorrow

Answer

CT brain first in primary care

Answer

Start steroids in GP

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Suspected Meningococcal Disease