Meningitis Flashcards
1
Q
Meningitis
A
inflammation of the meninges
2
Q
causes
A
strep pneumoniae
haemophilus influenzae
Neisseria meningitides
Listeria
3
Q
what is the common cause in neonates
A
Group B strep
4
Q
signs
A
headache photobia neck stiffness fever confusion
5
Q
investigations
A
CSF
bloods
6
Q
what is the bacterial and viral picture on CSF
A
bacterial:
high protein, low glucose
viral:
normal protein
lymphocytosis
glucose more than half there serum level
7
Q
management
A
ceftriaxone
aciclovir - suspected encephalitis
IM benzylpenicillin - meningococcal disease
8
Q
what is given to people who have been exposed
A
rifampcin or ciprofloxacin
9
Q
complication
A
sensorineural hearing loss
10
Q
what else should be given in bacterial meningitis to help improve outcome
A
IV dexamethasone
11
Q
what are viral causes of meningitis
A
herpes simplex virus
varicella
enterovirus
