Meningitis Flashcards
1
Q
Bacteria that cause pyogenic meningitis:
A
- Group B strep (strep agalactiae)
- H flu
- Strep pneumo
- N Meningitidis
- Listeria
2
Q
Fungi that cause pyogenic meningitis:
A
- Histoplasma capsulatum
- coccidioides
- crypto
3
Q
Amoeba that can cause pyogenic meningitis:
A
Naegleria
4
Q
What can cause aseptic meningitis?
A
- syphilis
- TB
- Viruses (most common)
5
Q
Most likely cause of meningitis in a 0-2 month old
A
Group B strep (screen moms for this)
E. coli
Listeria
6
Q
2mos-5 years
A
H flu
S pneumo
N meningitidis
7
Q
5 yrs +
A
S pneumo
N Meningitidis
8
Q
60 yrs+
A
S pneumo
Listeria
9
Q
What causes meningitis in the immunocompromised?
A
Listeria mono
Crypto
10
Q
What causes breakdown of the blood brain barrier?
A
Release of TNF-alpha and IL-1
11
Q
What are the most common causes of viral meningitis?
A
Group B coxsackie
Echovirus
12
Q
What are complications of bacterial meningitis?
A
- seizures
- SIADH
- hydrocephalus
- subdural effusion
- hearing loss
- hemiparesis
