Question

A 35-year-old man has suspected bacterial meningitis in ED with no immediate contraindication to LP. Which antibiotic strategy is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Give IV ceftriaxone immediately, don't delay for LP or imaging (unless signs of raised ICP)

Answer

Delay antibiotics until after LP always

Answer

Oral amoxicillin in ED

Answer

Wait for CT in all cases before antibiotics

Answer

Give steroids only

Practice question

A 35-year-old man has suspected bacterial meningitis in ED with no immediate contraindication to LP. Which antibiotic strategy is appropriate?