Infectious Diseases of Nervous System Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
Acute inflammation lasts how long?
A
up to 48 hours
2
Q
What is the predominant immune cell type found in acute inflammation?
A
neutrophils
3
Q
Three fates of acute inflammation
A
- healing
- chronic inflammation
- abscess formation
4
Q
Chronic inflammation has what types of immune cells present?
A
mononuclear (lymphocytes, plasma cells, macrophages, monocytes)
5
Q
What is an abscess?
A
well-circumscribed collection of puss and neutrophils
6
Q
What is a microglial nodule?
A
collection of microglial cells that surrounds necrotic tissue
7
Q
What might cause hydrocephalus after meningitis?
A
fibrin collection and fibrous tissue deposition, either communicating or noncommunicating hydrocephalus
