infections of the CNS Flashcards

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meningitis:

A

acute inflammation of the leptomeninges due to bacteria growing within the CSF

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Encephalitis:

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inflammation of the brain parenchyma

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3
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brain abcess:

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localized collection of pus within the brain parenchyma

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4
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clinical S and S of cns infection:

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sz
hemiparesis
aphasia
gaze preference

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5
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subacute and chronic meningitis presentation:

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fever, headache, meningismus, and altered mental status similar to an acute meningitis

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6
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viral meningitis vs. HSV 1 encephalopathy

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HSV 1 encephalitis is very destructive, causing necrosis and hemorrhage in the brain.

*Viral meningitis, in contrast, does not show necrosis of brain tissue and has a benign course.

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