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MediumPaediatricsBacterial meningitis in childrenca-mccqe1ca-rcpsc-em

A 9-year-old fully immunised boy presents with fever, headache and neck stiffness. Examination shows positive Kernig and Brudzinski signs. You suspect bacterial meningitis. According to CPS guidance for children older than 2 months, which antimicrobial regimen is most appropriate as empiric therapy in Canada?

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