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Published	10/08/2024	In neonates the most common cause of Meningitis is {{c1::group B strep (GBS)}}.
Published	10/08/2024	two special tests to look for meningeal irritation: • {{c1::Kernig’s}} test • {{c1::Brudzinski’s}} test
Published	10/08/2024	Post exposure prophylaxis for meningococcal infections is a single dose of {{c1::ciprofloxacin}}
Published	10/08/2024	The most common causes of viral meningitis are {{c1::herpes simplex virus (HSV)}}, {{c1::enterovirus}} and {{c1::varicella zoster virus (VZV).&nbs…
Published	10/08/2024	{{c1::Aciclovir}} can be used to treat suspected or confirmed HSV or VZV meningitis
Published	10/08/2024	Lumbar Puncture in Meningitis   Samples are sent for bacterial {{c1::culture}}, {{c1::viral PCR}}, cell count, {{c1::protein}} and {{…
Published	10/08/2024	Meningococcal septicaemia causesa a “{{c1::non-blanching}} rash” which can be indicative of {{c1::disseminated intravascular coagulopathy}} and subcut…
Published	10/08/2024	The most common causes of bacterial meningitis in children and adults are {{c1::Neisseria meningitidis}} and {{c1::Streptococcus pneumo…
Published	10/08/2024	Bacterial Meningitis presentation {{c1::fever}}{{c1::neck stiffness}}{{c1::vomiting}}{{c1::headache}}{{c1::photophobia}}altered {{c1::mental stat…
Published	10/08/2024	Management of Bacteria Meningitis (IM or IV) {{c1::benzylpenicillin}} prior to transfer to hospital< 2months: {{c1::IV benzylpenicillin & …
Published	10/08/2024	Investigations of Meningitis:{{c1::Bloods: FBC, lactate, cultures, glucose U&E and LFTs (due to Abx use)}}{{c1::Lumbar puncture for C&S, analy…
Published	10/08/2024	Complications of Meningitis • {{c1::Hearing loss}} is a key complication• {{c1::Seizures}} and epilepsy• {{c1::Cognitive impairment}} and learnin…
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