Meningitis vs Encephalitis Flashcards
1
Q
MC cause of bacterial meningitis in adults
A
S pneumo
2
Q
MC cause of bacterial meningitis in kids
A
N meningitidis
3
Q
MC cause of viral meningitis
A
Coxsackie, Echovirus
4
Q
MC cause of encephalitis
A
HSV-1
5
Q
Features: focal neurologic sx, AMS, lethargy, seizures
A
encephalitis
6
Q
Features: meningeal signs, no focal neurologic sx, petichiae rash
A
bacterial meningitis
7
Q
Features: less severe meningeal signs, no focal neurologic deficits
A
viral meningitis
8
Q
CSF has increased opening pressure, is purulent, elevated WBC, elevated protein, low glucose
A
bacterial meningitis
9
Q
CSF has normal opening pressure, is clear, elevated WBC, normal protein and glucose
A
viral meningitis or encephalitis
10
Q
MRI shows diffuse enhancement of meninges
A
viral meningitis
