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Key Pathogens to Consider in Asplenia
 - Encapsulated bacteria
    • S. pneumoniae
to Consider in Asplenia ... • Neisseria meningitidis ... Bordetella holmesii #Asplenia ... #Pathogens #microbiology ... #infections #differential
Neurological Manifestations of Tuberculosis
Spinal Arachnoiditis
Polyradiculopathy
Spinal Cord Tuberculoma
Pott's Disease (Vertebral Spondylitis)
Brain Tuberculoma
Tuberculous Abscess
Tuberculous Meningitis

Dr. Gabriela Figueiredo Pucci
Neurological Manifestations ... Abscess Tuberculous Meningitis ... #Tuberculosis #CNS ... #differential #
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
- Differential ... photophobia • Meningitis ... Photophobia in viral meningitis ... • CNS Vasculitis ... #differential #
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Approach to Headaches ... - Differential ... brain lesion • CNS ... infection (e.g., meningitis ... #Differential #
Asplenia and Infections - Important Pathogens:
 • Encapsulated bacteria: Strep pneumo, Neissera meningitidis, Capnocytophaga, H.flu, Bordetella
Asplenia and Infections ... pneumo, Neissera meningitidis ... InfectiousDiseases #Infections #Asplenia ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Microbiology
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
CNS Manifestations ... SLE) Clinical Manifestations ... Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache ... disorders, Aseptic Meningitis ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... - Differential ... Symptoms: • Headache ... : • Headache and ... Singh @rav7ks #CNS
Neurological Manifestations of Tuberculosis
Spinal Arachnoiditis & Polyradiculopathy:
 • Subacute onset of limb weakness, bladder/bowel dysfunction, muscle
Neurological Manifestations ... later stage) • Headache ... • Papilledema, headache ... or abruptly • CN ... Tuberculosis #diagnosis #differential
Lyme Disease: Early and Late Clinical manifestations
Stage 1. Localized
 • EM appears 7-14 days at the
Late Clinical manifestations ... myalgia, arthralgia, headache ... SSX (lymphocytic meningitis ... , CN palsies, radiculopathy
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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HIV / AIDS - Differential ... Symptoms: Fever, headache ... Tuberculous Meningitis ... Cryptococcal Meningitis ... #Infections #differential