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CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Encephalitis and Bacterial ... - Differential Diagnosis ... virus • CMV • EBV ... stain: Previous antibiotics ... differentiate bacterial
CSF Penetration of Antimicrobials

Despite the poor CSF penetration, beta-lactams have the most research documenting successful treatment
CSF Penetration ... compared to other antibiotic ... classes. 1 only ... line agents in bacterial ... Antimicrobials #InfectiousDiseases
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... NSAIDs, β-blockers, Antibiotics ... - ↓ Effective arterial ... Na delivery): CHF ... offending medications (review
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
choice; therapy duration ... nonspecific • DX relies ... MC: CNS CSF: • ... India ink prep CSF ... ) #Mycoses #InfectiousDiseases