A 7-year-old has suspected meningococcal sepsis with petechial rash and fever. What is the immediate management step prior to hospital transfer?...

Question

A 7-year-old has suspected meningococcal sepsis with petechial rash and fever. What is the immediate management step prior to hospital transfer?

Accepted Answer

IV benzylpenicillin if available

Answer

Oral antivirals

Answer

Oral penicillin if available

Answer

High-flow oxygen only

Answer

No treatment until culture results are obtained

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Meningococcal sepsis