CNS

Question 1

What are the two “major” types of central nervous system viral infections?

Answer 1

1. Viral meningitis

2. Viral encephalitis

Question 2

What are the CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) characteristics in viral meningitis?

Answer 2

Pleocytosis (elevation of WBC's) 100-1000/mm3
  - Mainly lymphocytes
Glucose WNL
Protein may be slightly elevated
Negative bacterial cultures