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Neurology - Infections Flashcards

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What is Herpes simplex encephalitis?

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Infection by herpes simplex virus that affects the temporal lobes.

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Features of herpes simplex encephalitis.

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  • fever
  • headache
  • psychiatric symptoms
  • seizures
  • vomiting
  • aphasia
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Aetiology of herpes simplex encephalitis.

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HSV-1 infecting temporal and inferior frontal lobes.

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Diagnostic workup for herpes simplex encephalitis.

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  • CSF (?lymphocytosis, elevated protein)
  • PCR (?HSV)
  • CT (medial temporal and inferior frontal changes)
  • EEG changes
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Treatment of herpes simplex encephalitits.

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Early IV aciclovir.

Left untreated mortality ~80%.

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Species of malaria.

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  • Plasmodium falciparum (most common)
  • Plasmodium vivax
  • Plasmodium ovale
  • Plasmodium malariea
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Protective factors against malaria.

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  • sickle cell trait
  • G6PD deficiency
  • HLA-B53
  • absence of Duffy antigens
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Presentation of falciparum malaria.

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  • feveer (cyclical)
  • n+v
  • splenomegaly
  • abdominal pain
  • diarrhoea
  • cough
  • generalised body aches
  • headache
  • dizziness
  • thrombocytopenia
  • AKI
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Complications of falciparum malaria.

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  • cerebral malaria (seizures, coma)
  • acute renal failure
  • acute respiratory distress syndrome
  • hypoglycaemia
  • DIC
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Management of uncomplicated falciparum malaria.

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Artesunate

plus

Mefloquine.

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Features of severe falciparum malaria.

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  • parasitaemia >2%
  • hypoglycaemia
  • acidosis
  • temperature >38°C
  • severe anaemia
  • acute complications
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Management of severe falciparum malaria.

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  • IV artesunate
  • exchange transfusion (parasite count >10%)

Haemodynamic instability usually indicates coexistant bacterial septicaemia; malaria rarely causes haemodynamic collapse.

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Most common causes of meningitis.

0-3 months old.

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  • GBS
  • E. coli
  • Listeria monocytogenes
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Most common causes of meningitis.

3 months - 6 years old.

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  • Neisseria meningitidis
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Haemophilus influenzae
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Most common causes of meningitis.

6-60 years old.

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  • Neisseria meningitidis
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae
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Most common causes of meningitis.

> 60 years

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  • Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Neisseria meningitidis
  • Listeria monocytogenes
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Most common causes of meningitis.

Immunocompromised.

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Listeria monocytogenes

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Features of meningitis.

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Triad of meningism:
- neck stiffness
- photophobia
- headache

Other fetures:
- fever
- nausea / vomiting
- non-blanching rash
- decreased consciousness

19
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Pre-hospital management of suspected bacterial meningitis.

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  • urgent hospital transfer
  • IM benzylpenicillin (as long as doesn’t delay transit to hospital)
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In-hospital management of suspected meningitis.

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Manage via ABCDE approach.

  • IV access > take bloods and blood culture
  • lumbar puncture
  • IV antibiotics
  • IV dexamethasone
21
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Contraindications to lumbar puncture.

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  • signs of severe sepsis or rapidly evolving rash
  • severe respiratory / cardiac compromise
  • significant bleeding risk
  • signs of raised ICP
22
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Signs of raised ICP.

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  • focal neurological signs
  • papilloedema
  • significant fontanelle bulging
  • DIC
  • signs of cerebral herniation
23
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CSF findings consistent with bacterial infection.

a) appearance

b) glucose

c) protein

d) white cells

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a) cloudy

b) low (<1/2 plasma)

c) high (>1g/l)

d) raised granulocytes

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CSF findings consistent with viral infection.

a) appearance

b) glucose

c) protein

d) white cells

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a) clear / cloudy

b) normal

c) normal / raised

d) raised lymphocytes

25
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IV antibiotics in meningitis.

a) 3-months to 50 years

b) >50 years

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a) cefotaxime

b) cefotaxime + amoxicillin

26
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Management of patients with signs of raised intracranial pressure.

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  • critical care input
  • secure airway
  • high flow oxygen
  • IV access (bloods / blood culture)
  • IV dexamethasone
  • IV antibiotics
  • arrange neuroimaging
27
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Bloods taken in suspected meningitis.

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  • FBC
  • U&Es / renal function
  • glucose
  • lactate
  • clotting profile
  • CRP
28
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If an LP is performed, what tests should be requested?

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  • glucose, protein, microscopy and culture
  • lactate
  • meningococcal and pneumococcal PCR
29
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Management of contacts of meningitis.

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People who have been exposed to a patient with confirmed bacterial meningitis within 7 days before symptom onset should be given prophylactic antibiotics.

Single dose of ciprafloxacin used.

30
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Causes of viral meningitis.

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  • non-polio enterovirus
  • mumps
  • HSV
  • HZV
  • CMV
  • HIV
  • measles
31
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Risk factors for viral meningitis.

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  • extremes of age (<5 years, >60 years)
  • immunocompromised
  • IV drug user
32
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Management of viral meningitis.

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IV aciclovir if risk factors.

Generally speaking, viral meningitis is self-limiting and will spontaneously resolve within 2 weeks.

33
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Complications of meningitis.

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  • sensorineural hearing loss*
  • seizures
  • focal neurological deficit
  • sepsis
  • intracerebral abscess
  • brain herniation
  • hydrocephalus

*all patients offered audiology assessment as soon as they have recovered, to assess for hearing impairment.

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Examination findings consistent with meningitis.

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35
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Causes of brain abscess.

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  • extension of sepsis from middle ear / sinus
  • trauma
  • surgery to scalp
  • penetrating head injury
  • embolic events
36
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Presenting symptoms of brain abscess.

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Abscesses have considerable mass effect in the brain and raised ICP is common.

  • headache
  • fever
  • focal neurology (e.g. oculomotor nerve palsy, abducens nerve palsy)
  • nausea
  • papilloedema
  • seizures
37
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Imaging for brain abscess.

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  • CT scanning
38
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Management of brain abscess.

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  • surgical drainage
  • IV antibiotics
  • dexamethasone (pressure management)
39
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Features of Lyme disease.

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  • bulls-eye rash (erythema migrans)
  • headache
  • lethargy
  • fever
  • arthalgia
40
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Late features of Lyme disease.

a) cardiovascular

b) neuroloical

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a) heart block; pericarditis; myocarditis

b) facial nerve palsy; radicular pain; meningitis

41
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Investigation of Lyme disease.

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Clinical diagnosis if erythema migrans is present.

ELISA test first line investigation if warranted.

42
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Management of asymptomatic tick bites.

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  • remove tick if present
  • do not give abx unless symptomatic
43
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Management of symptomatic tick bites.

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  • remove tick
  • doxycycline (or amoxicillin if pregnant)
44
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Complication of treating Lyme disease.

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Jarish-Herxheimer reaction - fever, rash and tachycardia after first dose of antibiotic.

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