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What is a possible sign of meningococcal disease?
What is a possible sign of meningococcal disease?
- Fulminant gram-negative sepsis with skin patches (correct)
- Epileptic seizures
- Neck stiffness
- Impaired consciousness
Which symptom is specific to newborns with meningitis?
Which symptom is specific to newborns with meningitis?
- Vomiting
- Neck stiffness
- Excessive sleepiness (correct)
- Malaise
What is Kernig's sign associated with?
What is Kernig's sign associated with?
- Vomiting
- Involuntary lifting of the legs
- Painful extension of the knee (correct)
- Photophobia
What does Brudzinski's sign refer to?
What does Brudzinski's sign refer to?
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What are early symptoms of meningitis in individuals older than 2 years?
What are early symptoms of meningitis in individuals older than 2 years?
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