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Neisseria infections
Test 2 Sem 2
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Medical
Graduate
02/06/2011

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Term
What is the 2nd most common cause of meningitis?
Definition
N. meningitidis, S. pneumoniae is #1
Term
What is seen with menigococcemia?
Definition
bacteremia with signs of sepsis and classic purpuric or petechial rash
Term
What are the classic signs of bacterial meningeal inflammation?
Definition
fever, headache, nuchal rigidity
Term
What is used to diagnose neisseria meningitidis?
Definition
cultures of blood and CSF
Term
What do a portion of surviors of N meningitidis suffer?
Definition
sequelae (hearing loss, neurologic disability, amputation)
Term
What antibiotics treat N. meningitis?
Definition
Penicillin, ceftriaxone
use chloramphenicol if allergic
Term
What meds are used for preventative therapy for N. meningiditis?
Definition
adults-Rifampin
Ciprofloxacin
Ceftriaxone
Term
What symptoms are common with men with Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
Definition
urethral inflammation with dysuria and urethral discharge
Term
What is the most common site of infection for gonorrhoeae in womeN?
Definition
endocervical infection
Term
What is the most common presentation with disseminated gonococcal infection? What is the triad associated with this?
Definition
arthritis-dermatitis syndrome
Triad: tenosynovitis, dermatitis, and polyarthralgias without arthritis
Term
What is the first drug of choice for uncomplicated gonorrhoeae infection?
Definition
Cefixime
Term
What is the drug of choice for gonorrhoeae with conjunctivitis, disseminated gonococcal infection, meningitis, and endocarditis?
Definition
ceftriaxone 1g IV
Term
sexual partners should be treated within what time period for gonorrheae and chylamida?
Definition
60 days
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