A 19-year-old with non-blanching petechial rash and meningism is seen in primary care. What is the most appropriate immediate action?...

Question

A 19-year-old with non-blanching petechial rash and meningism is seen in primary care. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Give IM/IV benzylpenicillin and arrange emergency transfer

Answer

Oral amoxicillin and refer

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Wait for hospital IV antibiotics

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Paracetamol and observe

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Take bloods then refer routine

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Meningococcal Sepsis/Meningitis