Question

A 60-year-old man presents with fever, headache, neck stiffness, and photophobia. On examination he is confused. Empiric bacterial meningitis is suspected. According to Canadian practice, what is the most appropriate empiric intravenous antibiotic regimen?

Accepted Answer

Ceftriaxone, vancomycin, and ampicillin

Answer

Ceftriaxone alone

Answer

Ceftriaxone plus vancomycin

Answer

Ceftriaxone plus ampicillin

Answer

Vancomycin and acyclovir

Practice question

A 60-year-old man presents with fever, headache, neck stiffness, and photophobia. On examination he is confused. Empiric bacterial meningitis is suspected. According to Canadian practice, what is the most appropriate empiric intravenous antibiotic regimen?