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CNS 1.02 Meningitis - Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus)

Content version
U-73.2
Updated
10/20/2025 - 14:41

Recommendations

≥ 18 years

Indications: if penicillin sensitivity is demonstrated
Dosage Remarks
benzylpenicillin iv 2 million IU 6 times daily 10 days
≥ 18 years

Indications: if penicillin resistance is demonstrated
Dosage Remarks
ceftriaxone iv 2000 mg 2 times daily 10 days

Comments

Invasive disease due to pneumococci in children up to and including 5 years is a notifiable disease, group C: report within one working day after diagnosis