Question

A 19-year-old man with meningococcal meningitis is suspected in the community (purpuric rash, sepsis). Before transfer to hospital, what is appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

IM benzylpenicillin if no known allergy

Answer

Oral amoxicillin

Answer

Oral doxycycline

Answer

No antibiotics before hospital

Answer

IV ceftriaxone at home

Practice question

A 19-year-old man with meningococcal meningitis is suspected in the community (purpuric rash, sepsis). Before transfer to hospital, what is appropriate immediate treatment?