CNS one marks

Question 1

Examination of CSF from a case of meningitis had plenty of lymphocytes and
monocytes, reduced glucose and moderate increase in proteins. Which of this
organism is most likely the causative organism?

Answer 1

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (because of reduced glucose)

Question 2

40 year old HIV positive male patient, came with c/o –fever, headache and 2 weeks lethargy. Physical examination revealed minimal neck stiffness. CSF analysis showed presence of gram positive budding yeasts. What could be the probable causative organism

Answer 2

Candida Albicans or (if gram -) Cryptococcus neoformans

Question 3

…. is known as 8th day disease

Answer 3

Neonatal Tetanus

Question 4

Chronic meningitis is defined as persistence of symptoms more than ——

Answer 4

4 weeks

Question 5

Persons are said to be protected if tetanus antitoxin titre is ——-

Answer 5

0.01 IU/ml