Meningitis Symptoms Quiz
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What are the most common symptoms of meningitis?

  • Abdominal pain, diarrhea, and muscle aches
  • Fatigue, joint pain, and blurred vision
  • Cough, runny nose, and sore throat
  • Fever, intense headache, vomiting, and neck stiffness (correct)

    • What may be present in young children exhibiting symptoms of meningitis?

  • Rash that fades when a glass is rolled over it
  • Persistent cough and wheezing
  • Irritability, drowsiness, or poor feeding (correct)
  • Joint swelling and redness

    • What procedure can diagnose or exclude meningitis by collecting a sample of cerebrospinal fluid?

  • Lumbar puncture (correct)
  • X-ray of the skull
  • MRI scan
  • Ultrasound of the brain

    • What types of vaccines can prevent some forms of meningitis?

    <p>Meningococcal, mumps, pneumococcal, and Hib vaccines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first treatment in acute meningitis?

    <p>Promptly giving antibiotics and sometimes antiviral drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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