Question

A 35-year-old man presents with a short history of confusion, fever, and neck stiffness. Lumbar puncture reveals Gram-negative diplococci. Which antibiotic is recommended first-line for empirical treatment of suspected meningococcal meningitis in adults?

Accepted Answer

IV ceftriaxone

Answer

Oral amoxicillin

Answer

IV vancomycin

Answer

IV metronidazole

Answer

Oral doxycycline

Practice question

A 35-year-old man presents with a short history of confusion, fever, and neck stiffness. Lumbar puncture reveals Gram-negative diplococci. Which antibiotic is recommended first-line for empirical treatment of suspected meningococcal meningitis in adults?