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Eosinophilic meningitis
#eosinophilicmeningitis #eosmeningitis #angiostrongylus #baylisascaris #gnathostoma #raccoon #snail

By Dr. Sara Dong @swinndong via Febrile [febrilepodcast.com
Eosinophilic meningitis ... #Infections #Microbiology ... Differential #Ddx #Diagnosis
Kernig's and Brudzinski's Signs- Physical Exam Diagnostic Accuracy in Meningitis

#Diagnosis #PhysicalExam #Meningitis #Sensitivity #Accuracy #Kernigs #Brudzinskis
Physical Exam Diagnostic ... Accuracy in Meningitis ... #Diagnosis # ... PhysicalExam #Meningitis
Streptocccus Pneumoniae
Microbiology: Gram Positive, Alpha-hemolytic, Catalase Negative
Epidemiology - 10% adult carriers:
 • Most common cause of:
Streptocccus Pneumoniae Microbiology ... CAP, Bacterial meningitis ... Diagnosis: • Physical ... Pneumoniae #strep #microbiology ... #diagnosis #management
Key Pathogens to Consider in Asplenia
 - Encapsulated bacteria
    • S. pneumoniae
• Neisseria meningitidis ... Asplenia #Pathogens #microbiology ... #differential #diagnosis
CSF Findings in Meningitis - CSF Interpretation
#Diagnosis #CSF #Analysis #Fluid #Interpretation #Atypical #Meningitis #NonBacterial #Viral #Comparison
CSF Findings in Meningitis ... Interpretation #Diagnosis ... Interpretation #Atypical #Meningitis
Bacterial Meningitis - Causative Organisms and Treatment by Age Group

#Bacterial #Meningitis #Causes #Pathogens #Diagnosis #Management
Bacterial Meningitis ... #Bacterial #Meningitis ... Causes #Pathogens #Diagnosis
Assessment and Investigation of Meningitis and Encephalitis in Children

#Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics #Meningitis #Encephalitis #Assessment #Workup
Investigation of Meningitis ... in Children #Diagnosis ... Peds #Pediatrics #Meningitis
Findings in Cerebrospinal Fluid in Different Causes of Meningitis

#CSF #Fluid #Analysis #Interpretation #Meningitis #Normal #Bacterial #Viral
Different Causes of Meningitis ... Interpretation #Meningitis ... Comparison #Table #Diagnosis
Leptospirosis
Pathogen: Leptospira (interrogans, kirschneri, noguchii)
Risk Factors:
 • Occupational exposure - Farmers, ranchers, trappers, veterinarians
 • Recreational
diarrhea • Aseptic Meningitis ... disease ARDS Diagnosis ... Leptospirosis #Leptospira #microbiology ... #diagnosis #treatment
Checklist for the Obtunded/Comatose Patient with Suspected Meningitis/Encephalitis 

- Dr. Josh Farkas @PulmCrit

#Comatose #Meningitis #Encephalitis #Checklist
with Suspected Meningitis ... #Comatose #Meningitis ... Encephalitis #Checklist #Diagnosis