Mengitis Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
The cause
A
N. meningitis
2
Q
Definition
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Is an inflammation of the leptomeninges
3
Q
Epidemiology
A
Found in clamp, dry and hot climate
It’s associated with purpuric rash
4
Q
Aetiology
A
N.meningitis
Infection of the ear,head injury and sinus infection
5
Q
Risk factors
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- immunoglobulin deficiencies
- complement deficiencies
- splenectomy
- Head injury
- viral infection
- smoking
6
Q
Symptoms
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Headache Photophobia Drowsiness Fever Neck stiffness Seizures Irritability Nausea Vomiting Purpuric rash
