Question

A 19-year-old student has a petechial rash, neck stiffness, and photophobia. Suspected meningococcal meningitis. According to UK guidelines, which antibiotic should be given urgently (before hospital)?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular benzylpenicillin

Answer

Oral amoxicillin

Answer

Oral ciprofloxacin

Answer

IV ceftriaxone in hospital only

Answer

No antibiotics until lumbar puncture

Practice question

A 19-year-old student has a petechial rash, neck stiffness, and photophobia. Suspected meningococcal meningitis. According to UK guidelines, which antibiotic should be given urgently (before hospital)?