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What is a common risk factor for neonates to develop meningitis?
E. coli infection
What is a common symptom of meningeal irritation in patients with meningitis?
Neck stiffness
What is the primary method of diagnosing meningitis?
Lumbar puncture
What is a common complication of bacterial meningitis?
Brain abscesses
What is the typical appearance of the cerebellum and brain stem in pyogenic meningitis?
Covered in a thick layer of suppurative exudate
Test your knowledge of hydrocephalus, its causes and manifestations, including hydrocephalus ex vacuo, and intracranial pressure. Learn about the effects of brain atrophy and degenerative diseases on CSF volume.
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