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

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... virus (LCMV), influenza ... in 70%-85% • Negative ... stain: Previous antibiotics ... Singh @rav7ks #CNS
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
Checklist Diagnostic ... - CT scan if diagnostic ... Antibiotics - ... Clarithromycin 500 mg BID (azithromycin ... Checklist #Management #CriticalCare
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis Overview ... that results in CNS ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... tested and if negative ... - Dengue, EBV, Influenza
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis ... chest pain (LR + NS ... • Haemophilus influenzae ... screening: High negative ... 96.1% • Empiric antibiotic
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
Endocarditis - Overview ... Influenza • Prosthetic ... aureus, Coagulase-negative ... staphylococci Culture Negative ... Treatment • IV antibiotics