Removal of the spleen makes individuals more susceptible to encapsulated bacterial infection (Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, Haemophilus influenza, etc). Thus you can eliminate all but two answers.
Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common cause of viral meningitis in individuals 6months to 6 years and over 60 years old. It is the second most common cause (after Neisseria) in individuals 6-60years.
Our patient is 55. Of the answer choices given, S. pneumoniae would be the most likely cause of her meningitis.
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Removal of the spleen makes individuals more susceptible to encapsulated bacterial infection (Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, Haemophilus influenza, etc). Thus you can eliminate all but two answers.
Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common cause of viral meningitis in individuals 6months to 6 years and over 60 years old. It is the second most common cause (after Neisseria) in individuals 6-60years.
Our patient is 55. Of the answer choices given, S. pneumoniae would be the most likely cause of her meningitis.