Acute Encephalitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common cause of acute encephalitis?
A
HSV
2
Q
What is the differential diagnosis for acute/subacute onset global cerebral dysfunction?
A
encephalitis
encephalopathy
acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
3
Q
What is the clinical triad of encephalitits?
A
fever, headache, altered consciousness
4
Q
What are the clinical features of ADEM?
A
focal neurological signs
rapidly progressive course
usually apyrexial
history of recent febrile illness or immunisation
5
Q
What are the typical CSF findings in acute viral encephalitis?
A
lymphocytic pleocytosis with normal glucose and normal/mildly raised protein
