Neisseria Meningitis Flashcards
1
Q
Story?
Ness Mem
A
Young adult Septic - possibly shock Photophobia Stiff neck Non - blanching rash
2
Q
6 signs of septic shock?
A
Slurred speech High temp Low BP High HR Shivering / myalgia Low urine output
3
Q
Transmission? Ness Men
A
Inhalation - droplets
4
Q
Bacteria under micro? Ness Men
A
Gram neg diploccocus
Kidney shaped
In pairs
Has pili
5
Q
Where normally found? Ness Men
A
In nasopharyngeal mucosa
6
Q
Virulence factors? Ness Men
A
Encapsulated - polysaccharide capsule
Antiphagocytic properties
7
Q
Name the 3 serotypes and what type of countries they are found.
Ness Men
A
A, B, C
A - developing countries
B and C - developed
8
Q
Investigations? Ness Men
A
Gram stain
Oxidation to differentiate from N. Gonorrhoea - NM glucose and maltose, NG glucose only
9
Q
Treatment? Ness Men
A
Supportive - fluids esp for shock
Specific - Ceftriaxone
