2.4 Micro Bacterial Meningitis Flashcards
briefly describe CSF lab findings in Bacterial meningitis
Increased leukocytes, primarily neutrophils & low level of glucose
list a few clinical symptoms in acute bacterial meningitis in adults
Fever, headache & nuchal rigidity, Brudzinski or Kernig sign +, Altered mental status
list a few clinical symptoms in acute bacterial meningitis in infants/neonates
Fever, lethargy & irritability, Bulging fontanelle, Seizures
likely bacteria: Age 0-4 weeks
Listeria monocytogenes, GBS
likely bacteria: Age 4-12 weeks
S agalactiae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis
likely bacteria: Age 3 months to 18 years
N meningitidis, S pneumoniae
likely bacteria: Age 18-50 years
S pneumoniae, N meningitidis
Age >50 years or immunocompromised
S pneumoniae, N meningitidis, L monocytogenes,