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

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Arboviruses: - West ... Maculopapular rash ... • Gram stain: Positive ... 90% • Culture: Positive ... • Uveitis • Rash
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
erythematosus (ACLE ... Erythematous, macular, patchy ... /polyclinic or patchy ... permanent alopecia Differential ... Cranial neuritis • Encephalitis