Question 1

Which diagnostic procedure is considered the gold standard for diagnosing meningitis?*

A. MRI brain scan

B. Blood culture

C. Lumbar puncture

D. CT scan

Question 2

Which of the following vaccines can prevent bacterial meningitis?*

A. DPT vaccine

B. Hepatitis B vaccine

C. Pneumococcal vaccine

D. MMR vaccine

Question 3

Which bacteria is associated with meningitis outbreaks in the sub-Saharan Africa meningitis belt?*

A. Streptococcus pneumoniae

B. Haemophilus influenzae

C. Neisseria meningitidis

D. Listeria monocytogenes

Question 4

Which toxin causes the neurological symptoms of tetanus?*

A. Tetanolysin

B. Tetanospasmin

C. Lipopolysaccharide

D. Enterotoxin

Question 5

The characteristic symptom of neonatal tetanus is:*

A. High fever

B. Convulsions

C. Inability to suck

D. Petechial rash

Question 6

Which is the first symptom usually seen in tetanus?*

A. Opisthotonus

B. Dysphagia

C. Trismus (lockjaw)

D. Muscle paralysis

Question 7

Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat tetanus?*

A. Ceftriaxone

B. Penicillin G

C. Ciprofloxacin

D. Azithromycin

Question 8

Which of the following is the most common cause of aseptic meningitis?*

A. Neisseria meningitidis

B. Enteroviruses

C. Mycobacterium tuberculosis

D. Haemophilus influenzae

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a typical sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?*

A. Projectile vomiting

B. Mydriasis

C. Cushing’s Triad

D. Petechial rash

Question 10

Match the following pathogens with their associated conditions: select the all possible*

A. Clostridium tetani cause Tetanus

B. Neisseria meningitidis cause Bacterial meningitis

C. Aseptic meningitis is caused by Enteroviruses

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