CNS infections ppt Flashcards
1
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MCC of fungal meningitis
A
cryptococcus
2
Q
first step when suspect bacterial meningitis
A
start IV ceftriaxone and ampicillin
3
Q
common cause of recurrent bacterial meningitis
A
CSF leaks
4
Q
how to evaluate poss infectious vs malignant problem in CNS
A
CT with contrast
5
Q
MCC of rim enhancing lesions in AIDS patient
A
primary CNS lymphoma (EBV) - get LP and send for EBV PCR
toxoplasma gondii
6
Q
temporal lobe lesion, infected with…
A
HSV 1
7
Q
brain abscesses are usually
A
strep
8
Q
most common cause of brain abscess in AIDS
A
t. gondii
9
Q
tx of primary CNS lymphoma
A
MTX w or wo radiation
10
Q
honeycomb pattern on imaging
A
oligodendroglioma
11
Q
calcifications in frontal lobe
A
oligodendroglioma
