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Encephalitis Flashcards

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Aetiologies?

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Infective (viral - HSV, coxsackle. Bac - TB, mycoplasma, listeria) Inflammatory Metabolic Malignant

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Pathology?

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Inflammation of the brain parenchyma

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Signs and symptoms?

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Classic triad - fever, AMS and headache Others - shock, seizures, focal signs, raised ICP signs

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Investigations and Findings?

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CT - contra/indicat. LPLumbar puncture - CSF findings normal/high protein. high lymphocyte SerologyBlood culture FBC, U+Es, LFTs Glucose - normal CoagEEG

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Management?

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ABCDIV antibioticsAciclovir Symptomatic treatment

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Complications?

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Death Reduced life expectancy FNS

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