Viral Meningitis Flashcards
1
Q
Viral meningitis
A
Less severe.
Swift recovery.
2
Q
Common cause
A
Enteroviruses.
Poliovirus.
Echovirus.
Coxsakievirus
3
Q
Clinical features
A
Fever
Headache severe
Photophobia
N+V
4
Q
Diagnosis
A
CSF remains clear.
Glucose normal because no bacteria.
Protein normal.
High levels of lymphocytes.
5
Q
Treatment
A
Antiviral.
Eg. Aciclovir.
Vaccines not available
