Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2014
During autopsy the following has been revealed: the meninges of the upper cerebral hemispheres are extremely plethoric, of yellow-green color and are soaked with purulent effluent. What kind of meningitis is characterized by such clinical presentations?
Answer options
- Tuberculous meningitis
- Anthrax-induced
- Epidemic typhus-induced
- Meningococcal meningitis
- Grippal meningitis
Correct answer
Meningococcal meningitis
Explanation
Meningococcus is the only causative agent in the options that can cause a purulent effluent type of meningitis.
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