Question

A 6-year-old boy presents with petechial rash, neck stiffness and photophobia. He is febrile and looks toxic. According to Australian meningitis protocols, what is the most appropriate immediate empirical parenteral antibiotic regimen before transfer to tertiary care (no known allergies)?

Accepted Answer

IV ceftriaxone plus IV vancomycin

Answer

IV benzylpenicillin alone

Answer

IV flucloxacillin plus metronidazole

Answer

IV ampicillin alone

Answer

Delay antibiotics until lumbar puncture performed

Practice question

A 6-year-old boy presents with petechial rash, neck stiffness and photophobia. He is febrile and looks toxic. According to Australian meningitis protocols, what is the most appropriate immediate empirical parenteral antibiotic regimen before transfer to tertiary care (no known allergies)?