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Flashcards in Encephalitis Deck (6)
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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?

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
5
Q

Management?

A

ABCD
IV antibiotics
Aciclovir
Symptomatic treatment

6
Q

Complications?

A

Death
Reduced life expectancy
FNS