MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An autopsy of 4-year-old child revealed hyperemic, yellowish-greenish arachnoids, infiltrated by purulent and fibrinous exudate resembled a ‘cap’. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A
Meningococcal meningitis
B
Tubercular meningitis
C
Influenzal meningitis
D
Anthrax meningitis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The first stage of meningococcal disease (prodromal stage) is associated with non-specific symptoms, which may persist throughout the illness. These symptoms include acute fever, vomiting, nausea, lethargy, irritability, refusing food or drink, headache, muscle and joint pain and respiratory symptoms.

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