Encephalitis Flashcards
1
Q
Aetiologies?
A
Infective (viral - HSV, coxsackle. Bac - TB, mycoplasma, listeria)
Inflammatory
Metabolic
Malignant
2
Q
Pathology?
A
Inflammation of the brain parenchyma
3
Q
Signs and symptoms?
A
Classic triad - fever, AMS and headache
Others - shock, seizures, focal signs, raised ICP signs
4
Q
Investigations and Findings?
A
CT - contra/indicat. LP Lumbar puncture - CSF findings normal/high protein. high lymphocyte Serology Blood culture FBC, U+Es, LFTs Glucose - normal Coag EEG
5
Q
Management?
A
ABCD
IV antibiotics
Aciclovir
Symptomatic treatment
6
Q
Complications?
A
Death
Reduced life expectancy
FNS
