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What should be considered if there is resistance to cefotaxime in Pneumococcal infections?
What should be considered if there is resistance to cefotaxime in Pneumococcal infections?
What is the initial empiric antibiotic therapy in infants 1m-3m old with suspected bacterial meningitis?
What is the initial empiric antibiotic therapy in infants 1m-3m old with suspected bacterial meningitis?
What is the role of high dose dexamethasone in bacterial meningitis treatment?
What is the role of high dose dexamethasone in bacterial meningitis treatment?
Which of the following is a complication that has been shown to be reduced with high dose dexamethasone?
Which of the following is a complication that has been shown to be reduced with high dose dexamethasone?
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What is recommended for the management of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in bacterial meningitis?
What is recommended for the management of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in bacterial meningitis?
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What is a primary prevention strategy recommended for preventing bacterial meningitis?
What is a primary prevention strategy recommended for preventing bacterial meningitis?
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What is the recommended treatment for Herpes simplex virus infection?
What is the recommended treatment for Herpes simplex virus infection?
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Which of the following is a common clinical feature of Herpes simplex virus infection cerebellitis?
Which of the following is a common clinical feature of Herpes simplex virus infection cerebellitis?
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What is the predilection site for Herpes simplex virus in the brain?
What is the predilection site for Herpes simplex virus in the brain?
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Which antibiotic is typically included in the initial empiric therapy for Herpes simplex virus infection?
Which antibiotic is typically included in the initial empiric therapy for Herpes simplex virus infection?
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What is a common finding in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis of patients with Herpes simplex virus infection cerebellitis?
What is a common finding in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis of patients with Herpes simplex virus infection cerebellitis?
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In patients with Herpes simplex virus infection, what type of EEG pattern may be seen over temporal lobe electrodes?
In patients with Herpes simplex virus infection, what type of EEG pattern may be seen over temporal lobe electrodes?
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When should a lumbar puncture be performed in a neonate with suspected bacterial meningitis?
When should a lumbar puncture be performed in a neonate with suspected bacterial meningitis?
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Which of the following is an accurate interpretation of CSF findings in a neonate with suspected meningitis?
Which of the following is an accurate interpretation of CSF findings in a neonate with suspected meningitis?
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Which antibiotic combination is recommended for empiric treatment of suspected early-onset neonatal sepsis?
Which antibiotic combination is recommended for empiric treatment of suspected early-onset neonatal sepsis?
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In the treatment of neonatal bacterial meningitis, what is the recommended duration of antibiotic therapy?
In the treatment of neonatal bacterial meningitis, what is the recommended duration of antibiotic therapy?
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Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of neonatal bacterial meningitis?
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of neonatal bacterial meningitis?
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What is the role of steroids in the treatment of neonatal bacterial meningitis?
What is the role of steroids in the treatment of neonatal bacterial meningitis?
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