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Which bacteria is responsible for most cases of bacterial meningitis in adults?
Which bacteria is responsible for most cases of bacterial meningitis in adults?
- S.pneumoniae (correct)
- E.coli
- N.meningitidis
- Listeria monocytogenes
Which aspect of cerebral dysfunction may progress to coma in bacterial meningitis?
Which aspect of cerebral dysfunction may progress to coma in bacterial meningitis?
- Delirium
- Confusion
- all of the abpve (correct)
- Lethargy
What is an unusual finding at bacterial meningitis presentation that may suggest a different diagnosis?
What is an unusual finding at bacterial meningitis presentation that may suggest a different diagnosis?
- Cerebral dysfunction
- Papilledema (correct)
- Brain edema
- Sepsis
Which signs may be observed in 10–20% of bacterial meningitis cases?
Which signs may be observed in 10–20% of bacterial meningitis cases?
What is associated with a poor outcome in bacterial meningitis?
What is associated with a poor outcome in bacterial meningitis?
Which group of hosts is particularly at risk for Listeria monocytogenes meningitis?
Which group of hosts is particularly at risk for Listeria monocytogenes meningitis?
What percentage of adults with bacterial meningitis are primarily affected by S.pneumoniae?
What percentage of adults with bacterial meningitis are primarily affected by S.pneumoniae?
What is a common initial presentation of bacterial meningitis in the elderly?
What is a common initial presentation of bacterial meningitis in the elderly?
Which bacterium is particularly associated with Listeria monocytogenes meningitis in immune deficient hosts?
Which bacterium is particularly associated with Listeria monocytogenes meningitis in immune deficient hosts?
What percentage of bacterial meningitis patients experience bacteremia?
What percentage of bacterial meningitis patients experience bacteremia?
In bacterial meningitis, what is an indication that suggests a poor outcome according to the text?
In bacterial meningitis, what is an indication that suggests a poor outcome according to the text?
What is a sign that would suggest a diagnosis other than bacterial meningitis?
What is a sign that would suggest a diagnosis other than bacterial meningitis?
Which group of hosts is NOT mentioned as being particularly at risk for Listeria monocytogenes meningitis?
Which group of hosts is NOT mentioned as being particularly at risk for Listeria monocytogenes meningitis?
