Infection Flashcards
1
Q
What are the causes of encephalitis
A
Herpes simplex virus Mumps (recent parotiditis or testicular pain) Varicella zoster Rabies (dog bite?) Parvovirus (slapped cheek syndrome) Immunocompromise Influenza Toxoplasmosis
Non infective causes
- hypoglycaemia
- DKA
- kernicterus
- hepatic failure e.g. Reye’s syndrome
- poisoning
- malignancy
- SAH
2
Q
How does encephalitis present
A
Flu like pro drone Decreased consciousness Odd behaviour Vomiting Fits Pyrexia Meningism
3
Q
Which organisms cause meningitis
A
Neisseria mengitidis Haemophilus influenza Strep pneumoniae E. coli - in neonates Group B haemolytic streptococci - via mothers vagina, swab mothers who's infants suddenly ill at 24 hours Listeria - rare unless immunocompromise
