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Meningitis - pneumococcal



Pneumococci organism
Pneumococci organism
Pneumococcal pneumonia
Pneumococcal pneumonia


Meningitis - pneumococcal

Alternative Names:

Pneumococcal meningitis
Symptoms:

Signs and tests:

Physical examination will reveal a fast heart rate, high temperature, stiff neck, and cloudy mental status.

The following tests may be performed:

  • Spinal tap will show white blood cells in the spinal fluid (CSF), often with elevated protein and low glucose.
  • Gram stain of CSF will show white blood cells and sometimes gram-positive bacteria (pneumococcus).
  • CSF culture may grow pneumococcus.
  • Blood culture may grow pneumococcus.
  • A CT scan of the brain, if done, is usually normal.



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