Seizures + brain infection Flashcards
1
Q
What are 7 types of infection which can have seizure as the presenting feature?
A
- Encephalitis
- Cerebral abscess
- Tuberculoma
- Chronic meningitis e.g. tuberculosis
- Acute bacterial meningitis (rare)
- Neurocysticerosis
- HIV-related e.g. toxoplasmosis
2
Q
What is neurocysticercosis?
A
parasitic infecion of central nervous system caused by the pork tapeworm Taenia solium, caused by consuming undercooked food (esp pork or egg-contaminated water)
3
Q
In which areas is neurocysticersosis more prevalent?
A
countries where the pork tapeworm is endemic such as India and South America
4
Q
What type of meningitis are seizures more likely to be caused by?
A
chronic rather than acute form, e.g. tuberculosis meningitis
