Meningitis

Overview

Meningitis is inflammation of meninges, commonly bacterial (S.pneumo, N.meningitidis) or viral.

Symptoms

• •Fever
• •Nuchal rigidity
• •Photophobia
• •Altered mental status

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓Lumbar puncture
• ✓CSF: glucose↓, protein↑, WBC↑
• ✓Blood culture

Treatments

• →Ceftriaxone + Vancomycin
• →Dexamethasone
• →Acyclovir (if viral suspected)

Risk Factors