Day 4: N.E.S. Causes Meningitis in Children Under 3 yo Mengingitis is cause by N. meningitidis, E. coli, and S. pneumoniae. Enteroviruses are the most common in viral meningitis. Head CT to rule out increased inter cranial pressure and LP are warranted. Empiric antibtiocs (ceftriazone, vancomycin, and ampicillin) should be given until bacterial meningitis can be ruled out. Give acyclovir is there are concerns for HSV.

Day 4: N.E.S. Causes Meningitis in Children Under 3 yo

Mengingitis is cause by N. meningitidis, E. coli, and S. pneumoniae. Enteroviruses are the most common in viral meningitis. Head CT to rule out increased inter cranial pressure and LP are warranted. Empiric antibtiocs (ceftriazone, vancomycin, and ampicillin) should be given until bacterial meningitis can be ruled out. Give acyclovir is there are concerns for HSV.