17.3 - Meningitis Flashcards
1
Q
leptomeninges consists of the _____ mater and ______ mater
A
pia and arachnoid
2
Q
what are the most common organisms responsible for meningitis in neonates?
A
- GBS
- E. coli
- listeria
3
Q
what are the most common organisms responsible for meningitis in nonvaccinated infants?
A
H. flu
4
Q
what are the most common organisms responsible for meningitis in children and teenagers?
A
N. meningitidis
5
Q
what are the most common organisms responsible for meningitis in adults and elderly?
A
strep pneumo
