A 4-year-old with non-blanching purpuric rash and fever is suspected meningococcal sepsis in the community. Pre-hospital antibiotic of choice if immed...

Question

A 4-year-old with non-blanching purpuric rash and fever is suspected meningococcal sepsis in the community. Pre-hospital antibiotic of choice if immediate transfer is delayed?

Accepted Answer

IM benzylpenicillin

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Oral amoxicillin

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IV ceftriaxone at home

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Oral clarithromycin

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No antibiotics until arrival

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Meningococcal sepsis (suspected)

A 4-year-old with non-blanching purpuric rash and fever is suspected meningococcal sepsis in the community. Pre-hospital antibiotic of choice if immediate transfer is delayed?