Encephalitis Flashcards

1
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Aetiologies?

A

Infective (viral - HSV, coxsackle. Bac - TB, mycoplasma, listeria)
Inflammatory
Metabolic
Malignant

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2
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Pathology?

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Inflammation of the brain parenchyma

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3
Q

Signs and symptoms?

A

Classic triad - fever, AMS and headache

Others - shock, seizures, focal signs, raised ICP signs

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4
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Investigations and Findings?

A
CT - contra/indicat. LP
Lumbar puncture - CSF findings normal/high protein. high lymphocyte 
Serology
Blood culture 
FBC, U+Es, LFTs 
Glucose - normal 
Coag
EEG
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5
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Management?

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ABCD
IV antibiotics
Aciclovir
Symptomatic treatment

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6
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Complications?

A

Death
Reduced life expectancy
FNS

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