1
Q
Aetiologies?
A
Infective (viral - HSV, coxsackle. Bac - TB, mycoplasma, listeria)
Inflammatory
Metabolic
Malignant
2
Q
Pathology?
A
Inflammation of the brain parenchyma
3
Q
Signs and symptoms?
A
Classic triad - fever, AMS and headache
Others - shock, seizures, focal signs, raised ICP signs
4
Q
Investigations and Findings?
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CT - contra/indicat. LP Lumbar puncture - CSF findings normal/high protein. high lymphocyte Serology Blood culture FBC, U+Es, LFTs Glucose - normal Coag EEG
5
Q
Management?
A
ABCD
IV antibiotics
Aciclovir
Symptomatic treatment
6
Q
Complications?
A
Death
Reduced life expectancy
FNS
Neurological Conditions
flashcards
Decks in class (28)
# Cards
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Myasthenia Gravis6
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Guillean - Barre Syndrome7
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Motor Neuron Disease7
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Brown - Sequard Syndrome5
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Spinal Stroke6
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Vitamin B12 deficiency (neuropathy)5
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Spina Bifida6
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Optic Neuritis6
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Third Nerve Palsy4
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Fourth Nerve Palsy4
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Sixth Nerve Palsy4
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Trigeminal Neuralgia5
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Isolated Fifth Nerve Palsy4
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Bulbar Palsy4
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Psuedobulbar Palsy4
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Multiple Sclerosis6
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Alzheimers Dementia6
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Dementia with Lewy Bodies6
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Vascular Dementia6
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Parkinson's Disease6
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Epilepsy14
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Meningitis6
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Encephalitis6
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Raised Intracranial Pressure6
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Brain Tumours6
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Hydrocephalus6
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Stroke10
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Headache23
