Meningitis Following Bacteremia and Septicemia are Often Associated with Neisseria

Question

Meningitis following bacteremia and septicemia are often associated with Neisseria meningitidis and
A) Streptococcus pneumoniae.
B) Escherichia coli.
C) Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
D) Staphylococcus aureus.

Accepted Answer

Neisseria meningitidis is a common cause of meningitis following bacteremia and septicemia, especially in young children and adolescents. Streptococcus pneumoniae is also a common cause of meningitis, but it is not specifically associated with bacteremia and septicemia as much as Neisseria meningitidis. Escherichia coli is associated with meningitis, but usually in the context of neonatal sepsis. Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus can cause sepsis, but are not commonly associated with meningitis.