Question

A 68-year-old man presents with headache, fever and confusion. On examination he is febrile at 39.4 °C, photophobic and has neck stiffness. There is no history of immunosuppression. What is the most appropriate empirical intravenous antibiotic regimen while awaiting lumbar puncture results?

Accepted Answer

Ceftriaxone plus vancomycin

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Ceftriaxone alone

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Benzylpenicillin alone

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Piperacillin-tazobactam alone

Answer

Ciprofloxacin plus metronidazole

Practice question

A 68-year-old man presents with headache, fever and confusion. On examination he is febrile at 39.4 °C, photophobic and has neck stiffness. There is no history of immunosuppression. What is the most appropriate empirical intravenous antibiotic regimen while awaiting lumbar puncture results?