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ModerateInfectious DiseasesMeningococcal sepsisuk-plab-1

A 7-year-old boy is brought with fever, photophobia, neck stiffness and a non-blanching purpuric rash. BP is 82/48 mmHg. What is the most appropriate immediate pre-hospital management by the GP before transfer to hospital?

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