03-06-2011, 03:47 AM
A 3-year-old boy presents to the pediatric emergency department with his mother. The mother explains that her son has been “burning up” and complaining that his head hurts. On physical examination he displays photophobia, and cervical stiffness is noted. Lumbar puncture and cerebrospinal fluid analysis shows an increase in polymorphonuclear cells, an increased protein level, and a decreased glucose level.Which of the following is the most common pathogen responsible for this patient’s clinical picture?
A.... ENTEROVIRUS
B....H . INFLUENZA TYPE B
C... HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS
D....LISTERIA SPECIES
E....N. MENINGITIDIS
F.... STREP PNEUMO
A.... ENTEROVIRUS
B....H . INFLUENZA TYPE B
C... HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS
D....LISTERIA SPECIES
E....N. MENINGITIDIS
F.... STREP PNEUMO