Question

A 1-year-old child is brought with a high fever, irritability, and bulging fontanelle. Suspected bacterial meningitis. According to NICE, which antibiotic regimen is recommended first-line in children under 3 months of age with suspected meningitis?

Accepted Answer

IV cefotaxime plus ampicillin

Answer

IV ceftriaxone plus vancomycin

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IV ampicillin alone

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Oral amoxicillin plus gentamicin

Answer

IV chloramphenicol

Practice question

A 1-year-old child is brought with a high fever, irritability, and bulging fontanelle. Suspected bacterial meningitis. According to NICE, which antibiotic regimen is recommended first-line in children under 3 months of age with suspected meningitis?