HSV encephalitis-CSF findings ALL Flashcards
1
Q
23M
generalized tonic clonic seizure
fever + headache for past 2 days
today - talking nonsensly
MRI - swelling of the temporal lobe
CSF findings ??
A
HSV 1
CSF - Glucose normal
Protein ++++
cell - lymphocyte
2
Q
Dx ?
A
HSV - sporadic encephalitis
3
Q
why temporal lobe edema ?
A
virus enter into the brain via the olfactory tract and travels to the olfactory cortex - locate din the medial temporal lobe
4
Q
CSF findings all ?
A
from patho guide
