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Aseptic Meningitis

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Viral

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With Aseptic (viral) Meningitis, there is usually no organism recognized. What class of viruses is usually to blame?

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Enteroviruses

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What histological findings will be seen with Aseptic (viral) Meningitis?

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Perivascular lymphocytic cuffs and microglial nodules

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Herpes Simplex Virus - 1 affects children and young adults. What will be seen on the brain and where?

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Necrosis and hemorrhage

= Inferior and medial temporal lobes

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Necrosis and hemorrhage on the inferior and medial temporal lobes may indicate what infection?

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HSV-1

herpes simplex

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What intranuclear inclusions will be seen in neurons and glia with HSV-1?

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Cowdry type A

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Who does Herpes Simplex Virus - 2 affect?

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Children born via vaginal delivery to infected mothers

= Encephalitis

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Herpes Zoster’s latent phase is usually in?

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Trigeminal Ganglia or sensory neurons

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Once Herpes Zoster is reactivated, what occurs and what are the symptoms?

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Shingles

= Painful vesicles following dermatome

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What is Postherpetic Neuralgia Syndrome?

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  • seen with shingles/herpes zoster)

= Painful sensation following NON-painful stimuli

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Describe what occurs if a fetus is infected with Cytomegalovirus in utero?

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  • Periventricular necrosis
  • Brain destruction
  • Microcephaly and calcification
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Describe what occurs if a fetus is infected with Cytomegalovirus in utero?

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  • Periventricular Necrosis
  • Brain destruction
  • Microcephaly and calcification
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What does Poliomyelitis affect and thus what are the symptoms?

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Anterior horn of motor neurons

= Flaccid paralysis, muscle wasting, etc.

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What will atrophy in the anterior horn of the motor neurons with Poliomyelitis?

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Atrophy of the white columns

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What is Post-Polio Syndrome?

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25-35 years after illness resolved there will be weakness and pain that is progressive

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What is the incubation period for Rabies?

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1-3 months

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What is diagnostic of Rabies at the wound site?

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Local paresthesias around the initial wound

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What shape is the Rabies virus and what inclusions will be seen?

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Bullet shaped

Negri bodies

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What are the symptoms of Rabies infection?

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  • CNS hyperexcitability, convulsions
  • Flaccid paralysis
  • Hydrophobia
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If HIV is causing Chronic Aseptic Meningitis, what cells will be present?

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Multinucleated giant cells

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With HIV, what is there an increased incidence of?

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Primary CNS lymphoma

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What virus causes Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy?

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JC polyomavirus

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What does JC polyomavirus cause?

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Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML)

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With PML, what does the JC polyomavirus do?

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Demyelinates oligodendrocytes

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What changes (3) in the brain will be seen with JC polyomavirus causing PML?
Demyelinates oligodendrocytes Lipid-laden macrophages Decreased # of axons
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What virus causes Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis?
Paramyxovirus
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What does Paramyxovirus cause?
Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
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What are the symptoms of infection with Paramyxovirus and what does it follow?
Cognitive decline, limb spasticity and seizures following measles infection
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What are the 3 histologic manifestations of Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (paramyxovirus)?
- Widespread gliosis - Myelin degeneration - Neurofibrillary tangles
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Fungal Meningoencephalitis occurs in the immunosuppressed. What are the 2 main pathogens?
Mucormycosis | Cryptococcus Neoformans
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What is infection with Mucormycosis associated with?
DIABETES
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What will be seen microscopically with infection with Cryptococcus Neoformans?
Cryptococcal soap bubbles
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What protozoa causes brain abscesses?
Toxoplasmosis Gondii
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Where are the brain abscesses with Toxoplasmosis Gondii?
- Grey-white matter junction | - Deep grey nuclei
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What types of lesions will be seen with Toxoplasmosis Gondii?
Ring enhancing lesions
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With Toxoplasmosis Gondii protozoal infection, what occurs centrally in the brain abscess?
Central necrosis Vascular proliferation Petechial hemorrhages
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With Toxoplasmosis Gondii protozoal infection, what is seen at the periphery of the central necrosis?
Free tachyzoites | Encysted bradyzoites
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What are the 2 Prion Diseases?
Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease | Fatal Familial Insomnia
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What are the 2 Prion Diseases?
Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease | Fatal Familial Insomnia
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Prion diseases involve a buildup of abnormal proteins. What does this result in and what histo change is usually seen?
Result = rapidly progressive disorders | ** SPONGIFORM CHANGE - intracellular vacuoles!
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Spongiform change (intracellular vacuoles) is seen with what diseases?
Prion diseases
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What are the symptoms of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?
In 70s, rapid dementia and myoclonus (involuntary jerking)
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What are the symptoms of Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease and what is there little evidence of?
Rapid dementia and myoclonus (involuntary jerking) | -- little evidence of brain atrophy
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How is VCJD in the UK different that regular Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease?
Slower progression, exposure to bovine (cow) brains
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What 3 things are seen with a Kuru plaque?
Protein PAS Congo red
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What are the symptoms of Fatal Familial Insomnia?
Sleep disturbances --> ataxia, stupor, coma
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What is the survival rate for Fatal Familial Insomnia?
Less than 3 years
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What amino acid is substituted and where with Fatal Familial Insomnia?
Aspartate subbed at codon 129

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