21.9 Path, CNS infections Flashcards
1
Q
What are the types of CNS infections?
A
Meningitis (meninges)
Encephalitis (brain)
Myelitis (spinal cord)
Neuritis
2
Q
What are the majority of meningitis cases due to? Is this dangerous?
A
Viral (enteroviruses), self limiting
3
Q
What do the causative organisms for bacterial meningitis have in common?
A
Capsulated (Neisseria, Strep pneumonia, H. Influenzae)
4
Q
What are the causative organisms for bacterial meningitis in neonates?
A
E.coli
Group B. Strep
Listeria
5
Q
What are the symptoms of meningitis? (adults vs. children)
A
Children: fever, vomiting, irritable, anorexic
Adult: photophobia, headache, fever, stiff neck
6
Q
What are the normal values for CSF: Pressure Colour WCC RCC Gram stain Protein Glucose
A
Pressure: 60% blood (>2.5 mmol/L)
7
Q
Does meningitis affect the brain?
A
NONONO
8
Q
What are the meningococcal vaccines?
A
Conjugated:
HiB
C/B
