Meningitis Flashcards
1
Q
Meningitis: symptoms
A
- Malaise
- Fever
- Rigors
- Photophobia
- Neck stiffness
- Petecchial rash suggests meningococcal infection
2
Q
Meningitis: Investigations
A
- Blood cultures
- CT to exclude raised intracranial pressure prior to lumbar puncture