Meningitis/Encephalopathy presentations Flashcards
1
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Elderly or alcoholic
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Listeria
2
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AIDS
A
CRYPTOCOCCUS
CMV
Toxoplasma
JC
3
Q
Neurosurgery patient
A
Staph (epidermitis and aureus)
4
Q
College student in dorms/military
A
N. meningitidis
5
Q
Present in summer
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Enteroviral (coxackie)/Arbovirus
6
Q
Asian immigrant
A
TB
7
Q
Contact with bat/skunk/raccoon
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Rabies
8
Q
Slowly worsening symptoms over months
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Prion