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Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

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

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

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
rigidity • Photophobia ... Acute meningeal signs ... rigidity) • Altered ... CSF has a 99% sensitivity ... with a diagnostic sensitivity