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A 70-year-old man presented to his GP with a two-day history of increasing confusion. He also complained of a headache. He was febrile on examination; nuchal rigidity was noted. A lumbar puncture was performed and CSF microscopy revealed:
WBC 800 cells/mL (<5) 90% neutrophils.
A few Gram-positive diplococci were also noted.
What is the cause of his meningitis?
1) Cryptococcus neoformans
2) Haemophilus influenzae
3) Listeria monocytogenes
4) Neisseria meningitidis
5) Streptococcus pneumoniae
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5-S. pneumoniae
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Gonococcal arthritis typically affects the knees and is the likeliest diagnosis in this scenario.
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