Question

A 2-year-old child presents with fever neck stiffness and altered consciousness. Lumbar puncture is consistent with bacterial meningitis. According to NICE guidelines which antibiotic is recommended first-line empirically for children with suspected bacterial meningitis?

Accepted Answer

Ceftriaxone IV

Answer

Benzylpenicillin IV

Answer

Vancomycin IV

Answer

Gentamicin IV

Answer

Oral amoxicillin

Practice question

A 2-year-old child presents with fever neck stiffness and altered consciousness. Lumbar puncture is consistent with bacterial meningitis. According to NICE guidelines which antibiotic is recommended first-line empirically for children with suspected bacterial meningitis?