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Brudzinski's sign is a physically demonstrable symptom of meningitis. It is characterized by reflexive flexion of
Brudzinski's sign ... physically demonstrable symptom ... of meningitis. ... #Brudzinskis #sign ... #physicalexam
Brudzinski's Sign in Meningitis

Severe neck stiffness causes the patient's knees and hips to flex when the
Brudzinski's Sign ... in Meningitis ... neck stiffness causes ... #Brudzinskis #Sign ... #video #physicalexam
Brudzinski's Sign in Meningitis

Severe neck stiffness causes the patient's knees and hips to flex when the
Brudzinski's Sign ... in Meningitis ... neck stiffness causes ... #Brudzinskis #Sign ... #video #physicalexam
Traditionally, we have been taught to examine for Kernig’s and Brudzinski’s signs when examining patients with
with suspected meningitis ... accentuation of the headache ... the patient’s headache ... #PhysicalExam # ... Meningitis
Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Resistance or pain elicited by passive extension of the knees, thought to be
Kernig's Sign in ... Meningitis Resistance ... thought to be caused ... #Kernigs #Sign # ... #video #physicalexam
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
Photophobia and Headache ... - Autonomic symptoms ... photophobia • Meningitis ... meningeal irritation signs ... Photophobia in viral meningitis
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Approach to Headaches ... • Meningeal signs ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... and signs (e.g. ... infection (e.g., meningitis
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Coltivirus Symptoms ... : • Headache ... influenzae Symptoms ... Acute meningeal signs ... established by CSF or urine
COVID-19 Signs and Symptoms at the time of Presentation

Fever
Myalgia
Headache
Rinorrhea
Sore Throat
Dyspnea
Chest Tightness
Cough
Sputum
Hemoptysis
Nausea/Vomiting
Diarrhea

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COVID-19 Signs and ... Symptoms at the ... Fever Myalgia Headache ... Sputum Hemoptysis Nausea ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis ... Non-specific Kernig Sign ... 95% Brudzinski Sign ... Shake head will headache ... diagnosis #testing #physicalexam