Viral meningitis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two main causes?
A
Entervirus
HSV 2
2
Q
Which cause of VM travels haematologenously?
A
Enteroviruses
3
Q
Which cause of VM travels up peripheral nerves?
A
HSV/VZV
4
Q
What are the 3 features of meningism?
A
Headache, neck stifness, photophobia
5
Q
What is Kernig/s sign?
A
When hip is flexed at 90 degrees
Cant extend leg
6
Q
Brudzinskis sign?
A
Flex neck
Leg/ knees flex as well
7
Q
Nuchal rigidity?
A
Stiff neck
8
Q
Results of lumbar puncture?
A
WBC up (lymphocytes ip?
Glucose normal
Protein maybe slightly up
9
Q
Treatment for viral meningitis?
A
Treatment is mainly supportive (Acyclovir?)
