infectious Flashcards

1
Q

what is the best way to decide if meningitis infection is viral or bacterial?

A

LP to culture

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2
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What is the most likely agent to cause meningitis in a 30 month old?

A

Niesseria meningitis

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3
Q

What is the most likely agent if meningitis in neonates?

A

Group B strep

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4
Q

highest rate of mortality for meningitis is…

A

Strep Pneunmonia

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5
Q

What are Brudzinski’s and Jernig’s signs?

A

not sure

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