Meningitis organisims (adults)2 and elederly +1 - ANSWER-Strep pneumo.
N. Meningitidis
(no hib)
Elderly+ Listeria
Viral causes of meningitis 4/5 - ANSWER-HSV
Enterovirus
West Nile
Varicella
HIV?
Risk factors for meningitis 7 - ANSWER-immunocompromised
head trauma
Prev neuro surgery/shunt
, no immunization (strep/Hib)
otitis/sinusitis, extension of infection
anatomical defect
csf leak
contact with infected pt
Meningitis, no CT before LP 6 - ANSWER-Pts <60 with NO:
focal neuro signs
seizurers
hx cns dx
immunocompromised
change in LOC
LP Bacterial Meningitis 4 - ANSWER-Elevated protein
Low glucose
High WBC (mostly neut)
*may be cloudy
Higher opening pressure
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