Childhood Conditions: Meningitis

Question 1

What is Meningitis

Answer 1

Non-blanching rash
- Pale, blotchy skin

Question 2

Non-Specific Symptoms of Meningitis

Answer 2

• worsening flu-like symptoms
• high fever
• severe muscle ache
• nausea and vomiting

Question 3

Specific Symptoms of Meningitis

Answer 3

• stiff neck
• severe headache
• cold hands and feet
• confusion and drowsiness
• Photophobia
• Seizures

Question 4

Infant Symptoms of Meningitis

Answer 4

• unresponsiveness / floppiness
• dislike being handle
• difficult to wake
• rapid breathing
• unusual cry
• bulging fontanelle (top of head)

Question 5

Meningitis Referral

Answer 5

All suspected cases require hospital submission

Question 6

Symptomatic relief of Meningitis

Answer 6

Paracetamol

Ibuprofen

Question 7

Which type of Meningitis does not require hospital treatment

Answer 7

Viral

(symptomatic relief only) (self limiting)

Question 8

Why is bacterial meningitis life threatening so dangerous

Answer 8

It can cause blood poisoning and can necessitate limb amputations