Meningococcal Meningitis Flashcards
1
Q
how is MM transferred
A
crowded areas sneeze, cough
2
Q
s/s of MM
A
flu like, rash=meningococcemia, stiff neck, headache, light sensitive
3
Q
MM death rate if untreated
A
50%
4
Q
MM massive inflammation
A
endotoxin LPS hyper producer resembles sphingolipids on brain
5
Q
MM diagnosis through
A
spinal tap for gram negative cocci
6
Q
MM treatment
A
penicillin, vacine, antibiotics
