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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Predisposing Factors
- Age (5 months)

Precipitating Factors
- Environment
- Poor Hygiene
- Malnutrition






Steptococcus
pneumoniae




Nasopharyngeal Implantation



Enters the blood From wounds




Invades the CNS


Inflammation of meninges


Infection


Brain Parynchema


Pia Mater


Arachnoid & Subarachnoid space


Increase in one component of the brain

- Bulging Anterior
Fontanels
- Vomiting











Increased ICP

- Altered Level of
Consciousness
Diagnostic Tests:
- Lumbar Puncture
- Gram Stain &
Culture Sensitivity
- MRI
- CT Scan







- Fever
- Irritability
- Poor Sucking
Reflex
Bacterial Meningitis





If Treated:
- Early Diagnosis &
Prompt Treatment
- Antibiotics
- Antipyretics
- Analgesics
- Corticosteroids / Anti-
inflammatory agents
- Anti-emetics
- Avoid cooling
too much
- Place in a quiet &
dark environment

Early Treatment Delayed Treatment






Good Prognosis Memory


impairement








Profound learning

disabilities







If Not Treated


Seizures


Thrombophlebitis
of veins and
venous sinuses


Congestion and
infarction of
surrounding tissue


Adhesion Formation


Cranial nerve palsies


Visual or auditory
impairement


Sepsis


Coma


Death


Poor Prognosis

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