L8: CNS Infections Flashcards
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Introduction to CNS Infections
In CNS Infections
- Occasionally diagnosis and treatment are empirical.
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Types of CNS Infections
Incidence of Acute Bacterial Meningitis
5-10 / 100,000 / year
RF for Acute Bacterial Meningitis
Causative Organsism of Acute Bacterial Meningitis
- H. influenza
- N. meningitides
- S. pneumonia
- Others: E-coli, Proteus, Enterobacter.
CP of Acute Bacterial Meningitis
CP of Acute Bacterial Meningitis
- Onset
- Fulminant, life threatening disorder
CP of Acute Bacterial Meningitis
- Signs of Toxemia
- Fever
- Rash
CP of Acute Bacterial Meningitis
- Signs of Increased ICP
CP of Acute Bacterial Meningitis
- Signs of Meningeal Irritation
- Brudzinski’s sign
- Kernig’s sing
- Neck stiffness
- Photophobia
CP of Acute Bacterial Meningitis
- Poor Prognostic Signs
INVx for Acute Bacterial Meningitis
INVx for Acute Bacterial Meningitis
- General
INVx for Acute Bacterial Meningitis
- Rad
INVx for Acute Bacterial Meningitis
- CSF
Managment of Acute Bacterial Meningitis
Managment of Acute Bacterial Meningitis
- Prophyaxis
Managment of Acute Bacterial Meningitis
- Therapeutic
Outcome of Acute Bacterial Meningitis
Types of Chronic Bacterial Meningitis
Causative Organism in Syphilitic Bacterial Meningiitis
Incidence of Syphilitic Bacterial Meningiitis
CP of Syphilitic Bacterial Meningiitis