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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) a...
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) a...
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