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Bacterial meningitis Flashcards

1
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What are the main causes?

A

Neisseria meningitidis
Streptococcus pneumoniae
H. influenza

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Treatment

A

Ceftriaxone

Cefotaxime

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3
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Which cause do you undertake chemical prophylaxis for?

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N. meningitis

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Which cause do you use steroids?

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For S. pneumoniae not N. meningitis

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