The document discusses Neisseria, a genus of Gram-negative cocci that includes the human pathogens N. gonorrhoeae and N. meningitidis. N. gonorrhoeae causes the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhea, while N. meningitidis most commonly causes meningitis. The document provides details on the clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infections caused by these Neisseria species.
21. Etiology according to Patient Age Age Common bacteria Birth - 1 month S. agalactiae, E. coli, K. pneumoniae, L. monocytogenes, enterococcus species 1 - 3 months S. agalactiae, E. coli, L. monocytogenes, H. influenzae, S. pneumoniae, N. meningitidis 3 months to over 15 years S. pneumoniae, N. meningitidis, H. influenzae
40. Skin Lesions of Meningococcemia NOTE: Petechiae have coalesced into hemorrhagic bullae
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RBC – traumatic vs CNS bleeding. After a few hours, CSF will be xanthrochromic; if traumatic it will be clear with centrifugation. Latex agglutination has high false negative rate.