Question

A 48-year-old with suspected bacterial meningitis is started on empiric ceftriaxone and vancomycin. Household contacts ask about prophylaxis timing. Best guidance?

Accepted Answer

Administer chemoprophylaxis as soon as possible, ideally <24 hours after case identification

Answer

Wait until cultures finalise

Answer

Give only if symptoms develop

Answer

Delay beyond 14 days is equally effective

Answer

Use oseltamivir

Practice question

A 48-year-old with suspected bacterial meningitis is started on empiric ceftriaxone and vancomycin. Household contacts ask about prophylaxis timing. Best guidance?