Meningitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is meningitis?
A
Inflammation of the leptomeninges
2
Q
What are the common causative organisms?
A
Neisseria meningitides
Streptococcus pneumonia
Haemophilus influenzae type B
3
Q
What are the risk factors for developing meningitis?
A
=5
>/=65
Crowded living
Immunocompromised
4
Q
What are the symptoms of meningitis?
A
Fever Headache Neck stiffness Non-blanching rash Photophobia
5
Q
What is done in the GP for patients presenting with meningitis?
A
IM benzylpenicillin
Immediate referral to secondary care
6
Q
What is the vaccination schedule for meningitis?
A
MenB
- 8 weeks
- 16 weeks
- 1 year
MenC
- 1 year
MenACWY
- 14 years
