Meningitis and Encephalitis — MCQs

Meningitis with rash is seen in -

Child with generalized petechiae. CSF shows gram-negative diplococci. Treatment -

The most common cause of meningitis in children aged 5 yrs is-

Which virus is most commonly recognized as a prototypical viral hemorrhagic fever in endemic regions of West Africa?

A 10-year-old girl presented with fever, convulsions, and neck rigidity. CSF findings are protein 150 mg/dL, sugar 40 mg/dL with lymphocytic pleocytosis –

A 10 month old child presents with two weeks history of fever, vomiting and alteration of sensorium Cranial CT scan reveals basal exudates and hydrocephalus, the most likely etiological agent is ?

A 5-month old formula fed infant has been brought with complaints of watery diarrhoea of 2 days duration and irritability of one day duration. He had been receiving WHO ORS at home. Physical examination reveals a markedly irritable child with a rather doughy skin and rapid pulse. The most likely diagnosis is-

What is the most common presentation of tuberculosis (TB) in children?

What is the most serious complication of measles?

A mother brings her 1-year-old daughter to the physician. She says that for the last 2 days her daughter has been fussy and crying more than usual. She also refuses formula. The patient has a fever of 39.4degC (102.9degF). Meningitis is suspected, and a lumbar puncture is performed. Analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid shows an opening pressure of 98 mm H2O, a leukocyte count of 1256/mm3, a protein level of 210 mg/dL, and a glucose level of 31 mg/dL.. The mother says that the patient has received no immunizations. Which of the following organisms is most likely responsible for this patient's illness?