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1
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Name 3 inflammatory & infectious diseases of the nervous system?

A
  1. encephalitis
  2. meningitis
  3. poliomyelitis
2
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Definition of encephalitis?

A

Inflammation of the brain secondary to another infection (usually viral) such as influenza, measles or herpes virus. It is more common in the very young or old. It results in cerebral oedema and intracerebral haemorrhage.

3
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Name the 5 characterisations of encephalitis?

A
  1. fever
  2. headache
  3. photophobia
  4. vomiting
  5. disorientation
4
Q

Name 3 ways to diagnose encephalitis?

A
  1. CT scan of the head
  2. brain MRI
  3. lumbar puncture to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid for examination
5
Q

Name 3 treatments for encephalitis?

A
  1. antiviral medication
  2. antiseizure medication
  3. rest and fluids
6
Q

Definition of meningitis?

A

Inflammation in the meninges. Most cases are due to a bacterial or viral infection.

7
Q

Name 8 characterisations of meningitis?

A
  1. sudden onset
  2. severe headache
  3. neck stiffness
  4. irritability
  5. fever
  6. nausea
  7. vomiting
  8. delirium
8
Q

Name a particular type of meningitis that is characterised by a rapidly spreading rash?

A

meningococcal meningitis

9
Q

Is menengitis life threatening?

A

Yes

10
Q

True / False: meningitis is classified as a medical emergency?

A

True

11
Q

What procedure is performed to diagnose meningitis?

A

lumbar puncture

12
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How is meningitis treated?

A

specific antibiotics

13
Q

Definition of poliomyelitis?

A

an acute viral infection of the grey matter of the brain/spinal cord, often resulting in spinal or muscle deformity and paralysis.

14
Q

True/False: In most countries the incidence of poliomyelitis has decreased due to immunisation

A

True

15
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True/False: poliomyelitis is NOT endemic in a few highly populated and developing countries?

A

False

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