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NURS407 Exam 3 Meningitis Graded A+ 2026
what is meningitis?
inflammation of the meninges caused by a bacterial or viral
infection
what are the types of bacteria that can cause bacterial meningitis?
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Neisseria meningitides
- Group B streptococci
- Escherichia coli
- HIB (fall and winter)
which is more dangerous, viral or bacterial meningitis?
bacterial meningitis
There is a decrease in meningitis caused by this bacteria because of
an available vaccine now, which bacterial meningitis is decreased
now?
bacterial meningitis caused by HIB
What else does the HIB vaccine prevent besides meningitis?
epiglottitis
what are other names for viral meningitis?
- nonbacterial meningitis
- aseptic meningitis
viral meningitis is frequently associated with these other diseases
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- measles
- varicella
- mumps
- herpes
- leukemia
what does viral meningitis look like?
- headache
- fever
- malaise
risk factors for viral meningittis?
recent viral illness
ex) varicella, mumps, measles, herpes
how does bacteria or viruses get into the meninges?
- puncture
- sinuses
- blood
risk factors for bacterial meningitis?
recent:
- URI
- OM (otitis media)
- tonsilitis
immunosuppression
penetrating wounds
overcrowded living conditions
NURS 407
NURS407 Exam 3 Meningitis Graded A+ 2026
what is meningitis?
inflammation of the meninges caused by a bacterial or viral
infection
what are the types of bacteria that can cause bacterial meningitis?
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Neisseria meningitides
- Group B streptococci
- Escherichia coli
- HIB (fall and winter)
which is more dangerous, viral or bacterial meningitis?
bacterial meningitis
There is a decrease in meningitis caused by this bacteria because of
an available vaccine now, which bacterial meningitis is decreased
now?
bacterial meningitis caused by HIB
What else does the HIB vaccine prevent besides meningitis?
epiglottitis
what are other names for viral meningitis?
- nonbacterial meningitis
- aseptic meningitis
viral meningitis is frequently associated with these other diseases
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- measles
- varicella
- mumps
- herpes
- leukemia
what does viral meningitis look like?
- headache
- fever
- malaise
risk factors for viral meningittis?
recent viral illness
ex) varicella, mumps, measles, herpes
how does bacteria or viruses get into the meninges?
- puncture
- sinuses
- blood
risk factors for bacterial meningitis?
recent:
- URI
- OM (otitis media)
- tonsilitis
immunosuppression
penetrating wounds
overcrowded living conditions
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