Question

The nurse is caring for an infant with bacterial meningitis. which etiology would the nurse consider as the most likely route of transmission to the central nervous system?

Answer 1

The nurse is caring for an infant with bacterial meningitis. The etiology would the nurse consider as the most likely route of transmission to the central nervous system is cranial aperture or sinuses.

Bacterial meningitis is the infection in which the membrane of the brain and spinal cord is effected. This can cause swelling and press against the brain or spinal cord which can even cause life threatening conditions.

Common bacteria that can cause meningitis are Stretococcus pneumonia, Haemophilus influenza, Neisseria meningitidis.

Infant with bacterial meningitis have vomiting, seizures and irritability.  The most likely cause of contamination for the disease may come from cranial aperture or sinuses.

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