Encephalitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
Inflammation of brain parenchyma causing neurological dysfunction
2
Q
What are the risk factors?
A
<1 or >65
Immunodeficiency
Viral infections
Organ transplant
3
Q
How does it present?
A
Fever Rash Altered mental state Focal neurological deficit Menginismus
4
Q
What are the investigations?
A
FBC, U+Es, LFTs Blood cultures Throat swab CXR CT brain MRI brain Lumbar puncture
5
Q
What is the management?
A
A-E
Abx/antivirals depending on cause
IV fluids
6
Q
What are the complications?
A
Death SIADH Diabetes insipidus Hyperthermia Aphasia Seizures
