Meningitis Flashcards
What is the definition of Meningitis
Inflammation of the lining of the spinal cord (meninges)
What is Meningitis generally caused by (2)
What is it caused by in Neonates
Neisseria Meningitidis
Strep Pneumoniae
GBS => Neonates
What is neisseria meningitidis
Gram negative diplococci
What are the 4 typical symptoms in Meningitis
Neck stiffness
Photophobia
Vomiting
Non-blanching rash
What 2 tests are used in Meningitis
Perform these tests
Kernig’s Test
Brudzinski Test
If the cause of Meningitis is bacteria, what is given in the community?
Iv benzylpenicillin
If the cause of Meningitis is bacteria, what is given in hospital?
Cefotaxime + Dexamathesone
AB + Steroids
Why are steroids given in meningitis
Reduce the symptoms of it
=> Photophobia
=> Hearing loss
What are 3 typical pathogens in viral menigitis
HSV
VZV
Enterovirus
What drug is given in viral menigitis
Aciclovir
What are the results of a CSF Sample for bacteria meningitis
Appearance (Cloudy?) :
Protein :
Glucose :
WBC :
Appearance (Cloudy?) : Cloudy
Protein : High
Glucose : Low
WBC : High (neutrophils)
What are the results of a CSF Sample for viral meningitis
Appearance (Cloudy?) :
Protein :
Glucose :
WBC :
Appearance (Cloudy?) : Not Cloudy
Protein : Mildly raised / normal
Glucose : Normal
WBC : High (Lymphocytes)
