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Flashcards in Meningitis Deck (4)
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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