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

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... Symptoms: • Acute ... meningeal signs ... Singh @rav7ks #CNS ... #neurology #meningitis
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Algorithm Red ... brain lesion • CNS ... infection (e.g., meningitis ... arteritis • Acute ... #Algorithm #neurology
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
presents with acute ... pulmonary, systemic or meningitic ... especially the CNS ... MC: CNS CSF: • ... infection (~40%) • Meningitis