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07-06-2011, 07:15 AM
which bugs can cause Meningitis,,, during "open window period"? (3-6 months)

name me at least 2 bugs..

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07-06-2011, 10:24 AM
e.coli and grp B beta-hemolytic streptococcus
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07-06-2011, 11:48 AM
"open window period">>> it means when the organism is unprotected (unvaccinated) ...

so, we know that within 3-6 months of postnatal period the babies are highly susceptible to H. Influenza, and it can cause meningitis! but during last 10-15 years the incidence has been decreased due to H. Inf. vaccination...

so, the babies are at high risk for H. Infl. menin. first, if was not vaccinated... also other bugs can cause Meningitis during this "OVP": Pneumococcus, Neisseria meningitidis , and enteroviruses (coksackie v)

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