Meningitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is meningitis
A
Inflammation of the meninges
2
Q
What causes meningitis younger than 3 months?
A
Group B streptococcus
3
Q
Older than 3 months what causes it
A
Streptococcus pneumoniae
4
Q
Presentation of bacterial meningitis?
A
Neck stiffness, headache, photophobia
5
Q
Treatment
A
Immediate antibiotics and supportive therapy, most commonly used antibiotic is Cephalosporin
