NUR 265 Exam 3 Review



MENINGITIS

Patho: Inflammation of the inner meninges Usually caused by:

1.	Autoimmune reaction

2.	Adverse reaction to medication or procedure (Spinal or Brain) direct route of entry

3.	Infection:

a.	Bacterial: Most common Strep. Pneumoniae and Neisseria Meningitids Highly contagious (see risks)

b.	Viral: Most common herpes, Varicella (chicken pox/shingles)

c.	Fungal: Usually seen in pts w/ AIDs

Risks:

-	Infections of eye, ear, mouth (like a tooth abscess)...
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