KROK 1 2014 – Question 97 · KROK (Medicine) · Microbiology, Virology, and Immunology
A young woman suddenly developed fever up to 39°C accompanied by a strong headache. Examination revealed marked nuchal rigidity. Spinal puncture was performed. Gram-stained smear of cerebrospinal fluid contained many neutrophils and Gram-positive diplococci. What bacteria could be the cause of this disease?
- A. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- B. Staphylococcus aureus
- C. Neisseria meningitidis
- D. Streptococcus pneumoniae
- E. Haemophilus influenzae
Hint
Think about which bacteria most often cause an abrupt purulent illness with these signs in a young adult, and check how the smear findings fit the usual staining of that pathogen.
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