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Gram Diplococci Military Recruits And  College Dorms Teens

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What gram(-) diplococci is seen in military recruits and college dorms (#1 cause in teens)?
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N.meningitis
Non maltose fermenting
Manifestations
Meningococcemia
Meningitis

∆sis: LP (↑↑WBC ↓Glc ↑Protein)




Complication
Waterhouse Friderichsen Syndrome

Tx
Ceftriaxone
Rifampin (for close contacts)

Vaccine
11-12 years of age


Tags: microbiology

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