A 16-year-old adolescent male resident at the local police department's boot camp was in his normal...

 

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A 16-year-old adolescent male resident at the local police department's boot camp was in his normal state of health until this morning, when he developed a headache and fever of 105.8F. Over the next 2 hours, he developed a stiff neck and began vomiting. He was brought to the ED when he developed altered mental status. No one else in the facility is ill. In the ED, his heart rate is 135bpm, BP 120/70, respirations 25 and temp of 104F. He is combative, unaware of his surroundings and does not follow instructions. Kernig and Brudzinski signs are present. • What is the most likely diagnosis? Also, Patho of it. • Risk factors and clinical manifestations for this age group? • How would you confirm the diagnosis? Any risks? • What treatment is indicated? • What are possible complications of the disease? A 16-year-old adolescent male resident at the local police department's boot camp was in his normal state of health until this morning, when he developed a headache and fever of 105.8F. Over the next 2 hours, he developed a stiff neck and began vomiting. He was brought to the ED when he developed altered mental status. No one else in the facility is ill. In the ED, his heart rate is 135bpm, BP 120/70, respirations 25 and temp of 104F. He is combative, unaware of his surroundings and does not follow instructions. Kernig and Brudzinski signs are present. • What is the most likely diagnosis? Also, Patho of it. • Risk factors and clinical manifestations for this age group? • How would you confirm the diagnosis? Any risks? • What treatment is indicated? • What are possible complications of the disease?

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The most likely diagnosis Also Patho of it The most probable analysis in light of the side effects depicted is bacterial meningitis Bacterial meningitis is an aggravation of the defensive layers cover... View the full answer