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ModerateInfectious DiseasesMeningococcal sepsis – pre-hospital careuk-plab-1

A 28-year-old man with suspected meningococcal meningitis is seen by his GP. He has fever, headache, photophobia and a non-blanching purpuric rash. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

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