Meningitis Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
MC causes of aseptic meningitis?
What else?
A
Viral - echo, entero, HSV
Lyme, RMSF, Ehrlichiosis, malignancy, HIV, syphilis, fungal
2
Q
Meningitis workup, when should you CT before LP?
A
AMS, new onset seizure, immunocompromised, FND, Papilledema
3
Q
What are the CSF studies you need to order?
A
Cell count w/diff
Protein and glucose level
Gram stain
Bacterial Cx
4
Q
Classic triad of meningitis?
A
Fever, AMS, neck stiffness
