A 18-month-old presents with fever (39.2°C), tachycardia and a non-blanching rash. What is the immediate primary care action?...

Question

A 18-month-old presents with fever (39.2°C), tachycardia and a non-blanching rash. What is the immediate primary care action?

Accepted Answer

Administer IM benzylpenicillin and call 999

Answer

Arrange urgent same-day paediatric review without treatment

Answer

Give oral amoxicillin and review in 24 hours

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Perform urinalysis and watchful waiting

Answer

Give ibuprofen and safety-net

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Suspected Meningococcal Sepsis