Question

A 25-year-old presents with fever, headache, and a blanching rash. She recently returned from sub-Saharan Africa. Malaria film is negative. She has a petechial rash on the trunk. Which is the next best step to confirm suspected meningococcal infection?

Accepted Answer

Blood cultures and lumbar puncture

Answer

Viral PCR

Answer

Urine antigen test

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Stool culture

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Malaria rapid test

Practice question

A 25-year-old presents with fever, headache, and a blanching rash. She recently returned from sub-Saharan Africa. Malaria film is negative. She has a petechial rash on the trunk. Which is the next best step to confirm suspected meningococcal infection?