meningitis and CSF leak

Question 1

meningitis symptoms

Answer 1

• inflammation of the meninges
• neck stiffness
• neurological deficits
• confusion or altered mental status
• nausea and vomiting

Question 2

test for meningitis

Answer 2

• spinal tap
• positive result = cloudy CSF

Question 3

causes of meningitis

Answer 3

• fungi and parasitic infections

Question 4

how to prevent meningitis

Answer 4

• vaccination
• antibiotics
• social distancing

Question 5

treatment for meningitis

Answer 5

• antibiotics
• antiviral/fungal medications

Question 6

CSF leaks symptoms

Answer 6

• postural headache
• loss of smell
• blurred vision
• seizures and diziness
• vomiting and nausea

Question 7

tests for CSF leaks

Answer 7

• CT and MRi scan
• cistemogram

Question 8

causes of CSF leaks

Answer 8

• 90% due to injury
• 10% spontaneous

Question 9

prevention of CSF leaks

Answer 9

• nonpreventable and unpredictable

Question 10

treatment for CSF leaks

Answer 10

mostly non-directed conservative treatment of rest and time