Encephalitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Encephalitis
A
Viral infection of brain parenchyma (Tissue)
2
Q
What is the most common virus associated with Encephalitis
A
HSV-1
3
Q
What are the RF for Encephalitis
A
Immunocompromised
Extreme ages
Toxoplasmosis (cats)
Elderly and Neonates
4
Q
What are the symptoms of Encephalitis
A
Fever
Headache
Encephalopathy
Temporal focal neurology (Aphasia)
5
Q
How is Encephalitis Investigated
A
CSF =Uremia
–PCR if Raised lymphocytes
MRI Head = Unilateral
–Temporal encephalitis
EEG = 2hz periodical firing
6
Q
How is encephalitis treated
A
ACICLOVIR
7
Q
When should you perform PCR in Encephalitis
A
If the CSF shows raised lymphocytes
8
Q
Why may a patient with encephalitis present with aphasia
A
If they have temporal infection
