meningitis_organisms_flashcards

Question 1

What are the common organisms causing meningitis in children from neonatal to 3 months?

Answer 1

Group B Streptococcus, E. coli and other Gram-negative organisms, Listeria monocytogenes.

Question 2

How is Group B Streptococcus usually acquired in neonates?

Answer 2

From the mother at birth.

Question 3

Which babies are more commonly affected by Group B Streptococcus?

Answer 3

Low birth weight babies and those following prolonged rupture of the membranes.

Question 4

What are the common organisms causing meningitis in children from 1 month to 6 years?

Answer 4

Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus), Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus), Haemophilus influenzae.

Question 5

What are the common organisms causing meningitis in children older than 6 years?

Answer 5

Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus), Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus).