Haemophilus influenza type b (Adults)

Duration of Therapy

7 Days

If β-lactamase Positive

If β-lactamase Negative

OR

Penicillin Allergy

Penicillin/Beta-lactam Allergy

If the patient has a true history of IgE mediated penicillin or beta-lactam allergy, the risks versus benefit of empiric treatment of suspected meningitis with appropriate antimicrobials should be discussed.