Infectious Disease Flashcards
1
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Acute Otitis Media
A
Inflammation of the TM and middle ear. Cause by S.pneumoniae, non-typable H. Flu and Moraxella catarrhalis. ( same for acute bacterial sinusitis)
Risk factors: Craniofacial abnormalities,
2
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Most common cause of meningitis in newborns
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Group B Strep ( followed by L. monocytogenes, and S. pneuo_
3
Q
Most common cause of meningitis in children from age 1 month - 2 years
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S. pneumoniae ( followed by N. minigitides (meningicocccal) and group B strep)
4
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Most common cause of meningitis in children from age 2-18
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N. meningitidis ( S. pneuno and H. flu)
5
Q
Most common cause of meningitis in adults age 18 and above
A
S. pneumoniae
