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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Physical Examination
Meningitis is a medical emergency, and referral to hospital is indicated.
Skin
Rapidly-spreading petechial rash is typical in "meningococcal" meningitis , and may precede other symptoms. The rash consists of numerous small, irregular purple or red spots on the trunk, lower extremities, mucous membranes, conjunctiva, and occasionally on the palms of hands and soles of feet.
Neurologic
- Nuchal rigidity is typically assessed with the patient lying supine
- Kernig's sign: Pain is elicited when the knees are passively extended
- Brudzinski's sign): In infants, forward flexion of the neck may cause involuntary knee and hip flexion Although commonly tested, the sensitivity and specificity of Kernig's and Brudzinski's tests are uncertain.[1]