In older children and adults, common causes of meningitis include S. pneumoniae, HSV, enteroviruses, and N. meningitidis, with the mnemonic "SHEN". (4)
Em crianças mais velhas e adultos, as causas comuns de meningite são S. pneumoniae, HSV, enterovírus e N. meningitidis, com o mnemônico "SHEN". (4)
| Front | Common causes of meningitis 4 |
|---|---|
| Back | S pneumoniae HSV Enteroviruses N meningitidis (#1 in teens) Older kids and adults named SHEN gets meningitis from HSV because they are sexually active |
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