15 Questions
What is the prevalence of Acute viral meningitis?
14%
Which organism causes Tuberculous Meningitis?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
What is the predominant cell type in the CSF in acute bacterial meningitis?
Polymorphs
What is the recommended action if acute bacterial meningitis is suspected before obtaining a CT scan or LP?
Immediately perform lumbar puncture (LP)
Which condition may present with minimal or non-existent signs in elderly, debilitated patients?
Cryptococcal meningitis
Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of meningitis?
Cough
Which of the following is a potential cause of meningitis in Asia?
Strep Suis
What is the risk of acute bacterial meningitis in the developed world?
0.2 cases per 105
Which organism has become frequent especially in neonates and young children due to routine immunization against other bacteria?
Streptococcus agalactiae
Which of the following can lead to the same clinical picture as patients with meningitis?
Insertion of bacterial components such as teichoic acid
What initiates the inflammatory response in patients with meningitis?
Release of interleukin-1 (IL1) and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of meningitis mentioned in the text?
Staphylococcus aureus
What increases beta2 integrins on neutrophils and binds to ICAM1?
IL8
What can alter blood-brain barrier permeability by producing vasoactive autocoids?
(PAF, LTs, PG’s)
Which process attracts other cells in meningitis?
Chemotaxis
Explore the development and epidemiology of meningitis, including the immune response, prevalence in different regions, and the influence of HIV and immunization on the risk.
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