Question

Review the pathophysiology of meningitis in your textbook. Which statements about meningitis are correct? Select all that apply.

	a.	Bacterial meningitis is most common in teens.
	b.	Staphylococcus is the leading cause of meningitis in children.
	c.	Meningitis is an inflammation of the brain.
	d.	Bacterial meningitis peaks in children from 6 to 12 months of age.
	e.	Otitis media can potentially lead to meningitis.

Answer 1

The following statements about meningitis are correct;

	a.	Bacterial meningitis is most common in teens.
	b.	Staphylococcus is the leading cause of meningitis in children.
	c.	Meningitis is an inflammation of the brain.
	d.	Bacterial meningitis peaks in children from 6 to 12 months of age.
	e.	Otitis media can potentially lead to meningitis

(All of the above, are correct based on evidence based practice)

References;

· Martha L Muller, 2019, Pediatric Bacterial Meningitis, https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/961497-overview

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