Infection - meningitis/encephalitis

Meningitis

- General Malaise

- photophobia

- Poor feeding

- N/V

- Irritability

- Neck Pain

- Kernig & Brudzinski signs

- Muscle rigidity

- Seizures

- Weak cry

- May be proceeded by illness

- Bulging or flat fontanel

- Rash

Encephalitis

Flu like symptoms

Altered LOC

Generalized weakness

Seizure activity

Ataxia

Apathy

Hyperactivity

Paralysis

Spasticity

Paresthesias

Loss of muscle control

BOTH

- Fever

- headache

- drowsiness

- Lethargy