Meningitis Flashcards
3 most common causative organisms in <1 month
group B streptococcus
E. coli
listeria monocytogenes
3 most common causative organisms in children
strep pneumoniae
meningococci
h. influenzae
CSF in meningococcal infection
high protein, low glucose and gram -ve cocci
CSF in pneumococcal infection
high protein, low glucose and gram +ve
CSF in group B strep infection
high protein, low glucose and gram +ve
CSF in E. coli infection
high, protein, low glucose and gram -ve
complications of strep pneumoniae meningitis
brain damage, hearing loss and hydrocephalus
complications of meningococci meningitis
cogntitive impairment, epilepsy, hearing loss, skin scars and amputation
what type of molecule is the meninogococcal toxin
lipo-oligosaccharide
which of the common meningitis causing organisms is there a vaccine for
pneumococcal
meningococcal B and C
h. influenzae
6 symptoms of meningitis
neck stiffness fever headaches photophobia seizures lethargy and irritable
3 signs of meningitis
non-blanching rash
bulging fontanelle
reduced consciousness
primary care of meningitis
IV or IM benzylpenicillin
investigations for meningitis
FBC, CRP, blood gases, glucose, coagulation screen, lumbar puncture
hospital general management of meningitis
ABCD and analgesia and antipyrexic
nutrition and hydration
