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Flashcards in Meningitis vs Encephalitis Deck (10)
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1
Q

MC cause of bacterial meningitis in adults

A

S pneumo

2
Q

MC cause of bacterial meningitis in kids

A

N meningitidis

3
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MC cause of viral meningitis

A

Coxsackie, Echovirus

4
Q

MC cause of encephalitis

A

HSV-1

5
Q

Features: focal neurologic sx, AMS, lethargy, seizures

A

encephalitis

6
Q

Features: meningeal signs, no focal neurologic sx, petichiae rash

A

bacterial meningitis

7
Q

Features: less severe meningeal signs, no focal neurologic deficits

A

viral meningitis

8
Q

CSF has increased opening pressure, is purulent, elevated WBC, elevated protein, low glucose

A

bacterial meningitis

9
Q

CSF has normal opening pressure, is clear, elevated WBC, normal protein and glucose

A

viral meningitis or encephalitis

10
Q

MRI shows diffuse enhancement of meninges

A

viral meningitis