Meningitis

Meningitis

1. Anatomy

   • Meninges
     • It contains
       • CSF
         • Functions
           • protects brain and spinal cord from trauma
           • supplies nutrients to nervous system tissue
           • removes waste products from cerebral metabolism
         • Contents
           • Analysis
   • BBB

2. It Causes

   • Fever
     • Causes
       • Infection
       • Rheumatoid arthritis
       • Dehydration
       • Silicosis
       • malignant tumor
       • Alcohol withdrawal
     • How to REDUCED
       • rest
         • Keep hydrated
           • Stay cool
             • Take tepid baths or using cold compresses

3. Types

   • Viral
     • Non-polio enteroviruses
     • Mumps Virus
     • Herpesviruses
     • Measles virus
   • Fungal
   • Bacterial
     • Neisseria meningitidis
       • Mode 0f Transmission
         • Droplet
         • close contact
     • L. monocytogenes
     • Streptococcus pneumoniae
     • E.coli
   • NON-INFECTIOUS MENINGITIS
     • Cancers
     • SLE

4. Complications

   • Seizures
     • Learning disabilities
       • Shock

5. Tests & investigations

   • Lumbar Puncture
   • KERNIG’S TEST AND BRUDZINSKI’S SIGN

6. Pharmacological Treatment

   • Empirical therapy

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