Meningitis Flashcards
1
Q
The Meningitis belt between ………………
A
5-15 degree north to equator
2
Q
Serotype of bacterial Meningitis and distribution of each serotype
A
A – africa and Arab
B ,C Western Europe
Y, W135 otherwise
3
Q
Incubation period
A
10 days
4
Q
Agent factor
A
Adult N. Meningitides
Children H. Influenza
5
Q
Main diagnostic method
A
Lumpur puncture
6
Q
Treatment
A
IV penicillin or chloramphenicol
Chemoprophylaxis: rifampicin and Ciprofloxacin
