A 22-year-old student returns from a holiday with fever, headache, and a petechial rash on the trunk that does not blanch on pressure. He appears conf...

Question

A 22-year-old student returns from a holiday with fever, headache, and a petechial rash on the trunk that does not blanch on pressure. He appears confused, and neck stiffness is noted. Which immediate antibiotic should be given empirically?

Accepted Answer

B. IV benzylpenicillin

Answer

A. Oral amoxicillin

Answer

C. IV cefuroxime

Answer

D. Oral doxycycline

Answer

E. IV vancomycin

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Meningococcal meningitis/septicaemia

A 22-year-old student returns from a holiday with fever, headache, and a petechial rash on the trunk that does not blanch on pressure. He appears confused, and neck stiffness is noted. Which immediate antibiotic should be given empirically?