A 25-year-old with suspected meningococcal meningitis in the community (non-blanching rash, fever) awaits ambulance. Pre-hospital action?...

Question

A 25-year-old with suspected meningococcal meningitis in the community (non-blanching rash, fever) awaits ambulance. Pre-hospital action?

Accepted Answer

IM benzylpenicillin if no penicillin allergy

Answer

Oral amoxicillin

Answer

IV ceftriaxone at home

Answer

No antibiotics until hospital assessment

Answer

Oral clarithromycin

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Suspected meningococcal disease