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What is the function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
What is the function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
- Transports oxygen to the brain
- Aids in digestion
- Supports and protects delicate structures of brain and spinal cord (correct)
- Regulates body temperature
Where is the arachnoid mater situated?
Where is the arachnoid mater situated?
- Between the duramater and piamater (correct)
- Within the spinal cord
- Between the skull and brain
- Surrounding the ventricles of the brain
What is the primary etiological organism responsible for bacterial meningitis?
What is the primary etiological organism responsible for bacterial meningitis?
- E. coli
- Salmonella
- Streptococcus pyogenes
- S. Pneumoniae (correct)
What is the mortality rate associated with bacterial meningitis?
What is the mortality rate associated with bacterial meningitis?
What is the function of the subarachnoid space?
What is the function of the subarachnoid space?
What common factor increases the risk of bacterial meningitis?
What common factor increases the risk of bacterial meningitis?
Which organism is most prevalent in causing Pneumococcal meningitis?
Which organism is most prevalent in causing Pneumococcal meningitis?
Which clinical feature is associated with H.Influenzae meningitis?
Which clinical feature is associated with H.Influenzae meningitis?
What is the main pharmacotherapy for Pneumococcal and meningococcal meningitis?
What is the main pharmacotherapy for Pneumococcal and meningococcal meningitis?
Which anatomical defects are associated with an increased risk of developing meningitis?
Which anatomical defects are associated with an increased risk of developing meningitis?
What are the CSF findings associated with meningitis?
What are the CSF findings associated with meningitis?
Which organism is associated with an extremely rapid onset attended by petechial or purpuric skin eruptions?
Which organism is associated with an extremely rapid onset attended by petechial or purpuric skin eruptions?
Which organism causes meningitis that usually follows upper respiratory tract infections and ear infections in young individuals?
Which organism causes meningitis that usually follows upper respiratory tract infections and ear infections in young individuals?
What is the main risk factor associated with developing meningitis?
What is the main risk factor associated with developing meningitis?
What are the main clinical features of Pneumococcal meningitis?
What are the main clinical features of Pneumococcal meningitis?
What is the diagnostic sign that indicates meningeal irritation?
What is the diagnostic sign that indicates meningeal irritation?
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