Acute Bacterial Meningitis
A 30 year old 
with no significant PMH presents with fever 
+ neck stiffness + severe headache. What is the best empiric therapy for bacterial meningitis?
VAN = vancomycin
CRO = ceftriaxone
AMP = ampicillin
DEX = dexamethasone
A. VAN + CRO
B. VAN + CRO + AMP
C. VAN + CRO + DEX
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Best Answer
vancomycin + ceftriaxone + dexamethasone
Explanation: Dexamethasone should be started prior to or at the same time as antibiotics in patients with suspected meningitis to decrease morbidity and mortality.