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Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Infantile Bacterial Meningitis ... was unable to lower ... extensor muscle, he elevated ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... Peds #Pediatrics #neurology
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Infantile Bacterial Meningitis ... was unable to lower ... extensor muscle, he elevated ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... Peds #Pediatrics #neurology
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
pleocytosis • A mildly elevated ... • Common clinical ... pleocytosis with an elevated ... Acute meningeal signs ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
liver disease: cirrhosis ... Diagnosis (Clinical ... Hepatorenal #Syndrome #Hepatology ... #Nephrology #Diagnosis
Pseudohyperkalemia vs Reverse Hyperkalemia

Pseudohyperkalemia and reverse pseudohyperkalemia are both conditions where potassium levels appear falsely elevated.

Pseudohyperkalemia:
This
appear falsely elevated ... • No clinical ... signs of hyperkalemia ... potassium normal or lower ... Hyperkalemia #Potassium #Nephrology