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Meningitis and UTI

Bacterial Meningitis. Clinical SyndromeFeverHeadacheStiff neckAltered sensorium. CSF findingsElevated pressure

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Meningitis and UTI

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    1. Meningitis and UTI

    2. Bacterial Meningitis Clinical Syndrome Fever Headache Stiff neck Altered sensorium CSF findings Elevated pressure >180 mm H2O Elevated WBC 1000-5000 (>80% PMNs) Elevated protein usually >500 mg/dl Low sugar <40 mg/dl

    3. Causes of Meningitis - 1986 Streptococcus pneumoniae - 18% Haemophilus infulenzae - 45% Neisseria meningitidis - 14%

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