A 7-year-old child presents in primary care with fever, severe headache, photophobia, and a non-blanching purpuric rash. You suspect meningococcal men...

Question

A 7-year-old child presents in primary care with fever, severe headache, photophobia, and a non-blanching purpuric rash. You suspect meningococcal meningitis. What is the immediate pre-hospital management?

Accepted Answer

IM benzylpenicillin and urgent transfer

Answer

Oral amoxicillin

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IV dexamethasone before antibiotics in community

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Observe and refer routinely

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Ibuprofen only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Meningococcal Meningitis (Suspected)

A 7-year-old child presents in primary care with fever, severe headache, photophobia, and a non-blanching purpuric rash. You suspect meningococcal meningitis. What is the immediate pre-hospital management?