A 6-year-old boy is brought in with fever, neck stiffness, and a petechial rash. Meningococcal meningitis is suspected. According to UK guidelines, wh...

Question

A 6-year-old boy is brought in with fever, neck stiffness, and a petechial rash. Meningococcal meningitis is suspected. According to UK guidelines, what is the appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Immediate IV ceftriaxone

Answer

Perform LP first then antibiotics

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IV fluids only

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Oral aciclovir

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Supportive therapy only until LP result

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A 6-year-old boy is brought in with fever, neck stiffness, and a petechial rash. Meningococcal meningitis is suspected. According to UK guidelines, what is the appropriate immediate management?