Gonococcal meningitis is a severe invasive complication of disseminated gonococcal infection. The clinical scenario and structured treatment protocol are summarised below.
This protocol addresses patients with disseminated gonococcal infection who present with gonococcal meningitis — a serious manifestation requiring prompt initiation and sustained delivery of appropriate therapy.
Gonococcal meningitis is managed with sustained parenteral antibiotic therapy. The complete protocol — specifying the agent, regimen, and required duration — is available via the structured evidence-based resource below.
DOI: 10.1177/09564624251345195
For gonococcal meningitis and endocarditis, parenteral therapy with ceftriaxone 1–2 g IV every 12–24 h should be continued for 10–14 days for meningitis and at least 4 weeks for endocarditis.