Meningitis caused by:-
Meningococcus | Benzylpenicillin. Give rifampicin for 2/7 before hospital discharge |
Haemophilus | Chloramphenicol. For H.influenzae influenzae type b give rifampicin 4/7 before discharge. |
Pneumococcus. | Benzylpenicillin |
Listeria | Ampicillin/amoxycillin plus gentamicin. |
Consult local microbiology advice for up-to-date guidance before definitive treatment.
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