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Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Nuchal Rigidity ... in Infantile Bacterial ... #Rigidity #Meningitis ... #PhysicalExam # ... #neurology
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
Nuchal Rigidity ... in Infantile Bacterial ... #Nuchal #Rigidity ... #Meningitis #PhysicalExam ... #neurology
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
Diagnostic Testing ... 5%; Spec: 95% Nuchal ... Rigidity • Neck ... #diagnosis #testing ... #physicalexam #
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
• Fever • Nuchal ... Acute meningeal signs ... (fever, nuchal ... rigidity) • Altered ... #neurology #meningitis
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
positive Romberg sign ... weakness, muscle wasting ... Bradykinesia, rigidity ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis ... #Neurology