meningitis Flashcards
1
Q
Abx if < 3 months or > 50 years
A
IV cefotaxime and amoxicillin
2
Q
Abz if 3 months - 50 years
A
IV ceftriaxone
3
Q
meningoccal disease is suspected in GP
A
IM benzylpenicillin and refer to hospital ASAP
4
Q
prophylaxis for close contact
A
oral ceftriaxone or rifampicin
5
Q
csf in bacterial meningitis
A
- cloudy
- low glucose
- high proteins
- white cell - shows polymorphs
6
Q
csf in viral meningitis
A
- clear/cloudy
- normal glucose
- proteins are normal
- white cells - lymphocytes
