Paediatric illnesses - meningitis Flashcards
1
Q
what is meningitis?
A
Inflamation of menengies
2
Q
Signs and symptoms of meningitis
A
- Headache
- neck stiffness
- photophobia
- nausea/vomiting
- non - blanching rash
3
Q
Treatment of meningitis
A
-Benzylpenicillin
- PRE-ALERT
- can be caused by bacterial or viral meningitis
- Viral meningitis is not as serious.