What are the answers to the following questions: 1. A child presents with meningitis caused by a Gram-negative respiratory organism. Which is most likely? 2. Which cells are the most abundant white bl

Here are the answers to the questions:

• Question 1: A child presents with meningitis caused by a Gram-negative respiratory organism. Which is most likely?

  • Haemophilus is a Gram-negative bacterium, specifically Haemophilus influenzae, which is a common cause of bacterial meningitis in children and can originate from the respiratory tract.
  • Bacillus, Actinomyces, and Corynebacterium are typically Gram-positive.
  • The most likely answer is Haemophilus.

• Question 2: Which cells are the most abundant white blood cells in circulation?

  • Neutrophils are the most abundant type of white blood cell in human circulation, typically making up 50-70% of the total white blood cell count.
  • Monocytes, Basophils, and Eosinophils are present in much smaller percentages.
  • The most likely answer is Neutrophils.