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Paediatric illnesses - meningitis Flashcards

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what is meningitis?

A

Inflamation of menengies

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Signs and symptoms of meningitis

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  • Headache
  • neck stiffness
  • photophobia
  • nausea/vomiting
  • non - blanching rash
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Treatment of meningitis

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-Benzylpenicillin
- PRE-ALERT
- can be caused by bacterial or viral meningitis
- Viral meningitis is not as serious.

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