2.4 Micro Bacterial Meningitis Flashcards

1
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briefly describe CSF lab findings in Bacterial meningitis

A

Increased leukocytes, primarily neutrophils & low level of glucose

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2
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list a few clinical symptoms in acute bacterial meningitis in adults

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Fever, headache & nuchal rigidity, Brudzinski or Kernig sign +, Altered mental status

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3
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list a few clinical symptoms in acute bacterial meningitis in infants/neonates

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Fever, lethargy & irritability, Bulging fontanelle, Seizures

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4
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likely bacteria: Age 0-4 weeks

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Listeria monocytogenes, GBS

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5
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likely bacteria: Age 4-12 weeks

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S agalactiae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis

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6
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likely bacteria: Age 3 months to 18 years

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N meningitidis, S pneumoniae

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likely bacteria: Age 18-50 years

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S pneumoniae, N meningitidis

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Age >50 years or immunocompromised

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S pneumoniae, N meningitidis, L monocytogenes,

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