Friday, April 1, 2011

Bacterial Meningitis

Pathophysiology

1) acute suppurative infection within the subarachnoid space 2) common entry site is via nasopharynx

Signs and Symptoms

acute onset of - 1) fever 2) headache 3) lethargy 4) stiff neck 5) seizures 6) stroke 7) nausea 8) vomiting 9) photophobia 10) increased intracranial pressure 11) positive Kernig's sign 12) positive Brudzinski's ...

Source: http://insidesurgery.com/2011/03/bacterial-meningitis/

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