This episode we focus on meningitis in both adult and paediatric populations, we look at the microbiology, common ways this presents, red flag features, important diagnostic tests and interpretation of these.

Antibiotic treatment focussed on coverage of listeria and the consideration of steriods in patients.

We finish with untreated complications and the need for contact tracing and possible prophylaxis for close contacts.

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