You should be able to:

  • Describe the common causes of meningitis and risk factors for specific aetiologies
  • Explain the pathophysiological changes that occur in meningitis
  • Describe the complications and outcomes of patients with meningitis
  • State the common clinical features of meningitis, including those particular to specific causes
  • Outline the common CSF features in meningitis and the differences seen with specific types
  • Describe the management of meningitis
  • Summarise the recommended antimicrobial therapies in meningitis of different aetiologies
  • Explain the evidence and rationale for steroid therapy in meningitis
  • Describe the recommendations for reporting and post-exposure prophylaxis in cases of suspected and confirmed meningitis