A 36-year-old with suspected meningococcal meningitis in the community has non-blanching rash and fever. What is the recommended pre-hospital action?...

Question

A 36-year-old with suspected meningococcal meningitis in the community has non-blanching rash and fever. What is the recommended pre-hospital action?

Accepted Answer

Administer IM benzylpenicillin if no delay and arrange urgent transfer

Answer

Give oral amoxicillin

Answer

Wait for ambulance without treatment

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Give dexamethasone

Answer

Start oseltamivir

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Meningococcal Septicaemia (suspected)