A 15 year old boy presents to you with history of fever, altered sensorium and purpuric rash for two days. On examination, the patient is found stuporous. He has a BP of 90/60 mmHg and extensive palpable purpura over the legs. Which of he following would be the most appropriate initial choice of antibiotic

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Vikas Bhardwaj
Medical Technologist, AIIMS New Delhi
Updated: Apr 17, 2026