Pathoma: Meningitis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the leptomeninges?
A
The “light” meninges –arachnoid and pia
2
Q
List the most common infecting agents for meningitis in neonates, children/teenagers, adults, and the unvaccinated.
A
Neonates: group B streptococcus, E. coli, L. monocytogenes
Children/teens: N. meningitidis
Adults: streptococcus pneumoniae
Unvaccinated: Hemophilus influenza
3
Q
How does N. meningitidis enter the body?
A
nasopharynx -> blood -> brain
4
Q
Differentiate the CSF labs of bacterial vs. viral vs. fungal meningitis?
A
B: low glucose with neutrophils
V: normal glucose with lymphocytes
F: low glucose with lymphocytes
