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What is a consequence of neuronal loss in survivors of bacterial meningitis?
What is a consequence of neuronal loss in survivors of bacterial meningitis?
- Enhanced memory function
- Hippocampal atrophy (correct)
- Increased CSF production
- Decreased intracranial pressure
Which bacterial component is known to translocate to mitochondria and induce pore formation?
Which bacterial component is known to translocate to mitochondria and induce pore formation?
- Lipopolysaccharide
- Lipopeptide
- Peptidoglycan
- Pneumolysin (correct)
How do bacterial components trigger microglial activation?
How do bacterial components trigger microglial activation?
- In a TLR-dependent manner (correct)
- Through direct neuronal contact
- By decreasing neuronal activity
- By lowering reactive oxygen species
Which of the following molecules is released from damaged mitochondria and contributes to apoptosis-like cell death?
Which of the following molecules is released from damaged mitochondria and contributes to apoptosis-like cell death?
What is a role of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species during bacterial meningitis?
What is a role of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species during bacterial meningitis?
How does cell death occur in a caspase-independent manner during meningitis?
How does cell death occur in a caspase-independent manner during meningitis?
What effect do caspase inhibitors have on the neurons exposed to live pneumococci?
What effect do caspase inhibitors have on the neurons exposed to live pneumococci?
What is the result of large-scale fragmentation of DNA during cell death?
What is the result of large-scale fragmentation of DNA during cell death?
Which pathogens are identified as the most common causes of bacterial meningitis?
Which pathogens are identified as the most common causes of bacterial meningitis?
What are the main challenges presented by emerging antibiotic resistance in bacterial meningitis treatment?
What are the main challenges presented by emerging antibiotic resistance in bacterial meningitis treatment?
What type of cellular mechanism is significantly involved in brain damage during bacterial meningitis?
What type of cellular mechanism is significantly involved in brain damage during bacterial meningitis?
What role do microglia play in the context of bacterial meningitis?
What role do microglia play in the context of bacterial meningitis?
How do caspase inhibitors affect outcomes in bacterial meningitis?
How do caspase inhibitors affect outcomes in bacterial meningitis?
What clinical feature is considered nonspecific in bacterial meningitis?
What clinical feature is considered nonspecific in bacterial meningitis?
Which component is linked to the severity of meningococcal disease?
Which component is linked to the severity of meningococcal disease?
How does TRAIL affect activated granulocytes?
How does TRAIL affect activated granulocytes?
What is a mechanism by which PAMPs induce neurotoxicity?
What is a mechanism by which PAMPs induce neurotoxicity?
What role does LPS play in relation to clinical outcomes in bacterial infections?
What role does LPS play in relation to clinical outcomes in bacterial infections?
Which of the following statements about neurons is true?
Which of the following statements about neurons is true?
What outcome results from recombinant TRAIL therapy in experimental meningitis?
What outcome results from recombinant TRAIL therapy in experimental meningitis?
What is the primary consequence of granulocyte activity in the context of antibiotic treatment?
What is the primary consequence of granulocyte activity in the context of antibiotic treatment?
Which of the following is a common feature of meningitis that indicates meningeal irritation?
Which of the following is a common feature of meningitis that indicates meningeal irritation?
What is the consequence of TRAIL deficiency in mice during meningitis?
What is the consequence of TRAIL deficiency in mice during meningitis?
What are the two major toxins associated with neuronal damage in bacterial meningitis?
What are the two major toxins associated with neuronal damage in bacterial meningitis?
Which type of cell is NOT mentioned as playing a role in the inflammatory response in bacterial meningitis?
Which type of cell is NOT mentioned as playing a role in the inflammatory response in bacterial meningitis?
How can the neuronal damage caused by pneumococcal mutants with toxic deficiencies be described?
How can the neuronal damage caused by pneumococcal mutants with toxic deficiencies be described?
What role do immune pattern recognition molecules like CD14 and LBP play in bacterial meningitis?
What role do immune pattern recognition molecules like CD14 and LBP play in bacterial meningitis?
Which signaling pathway is activated by TLR2 and TLR4 in response to pneumococcal toxins?
Which signaling pathway is activated by TLR2 and TLR4 in response to pneumococcal toxins?
Which of the following is observed in patients who survive bacterial meningitis?
Which of the following is observed in patients who survive bacterial meningitis?
What type of damage does the toxin pneumolysin invoke in neurons?
What type of damage does the toxin pneumolysin invoke in neurons?
Which area of the brain is noted to be the most vulnerable following bacterial meningitis?
Which area of the brain is noted to be the most vulnerable following bacterial meningitis?
What type of inflammatory response is associated with TLR signaling during bacterial meningitis?
What type of inflammatory response is associated with TLR signaling during bacterial meningitis?
Which of the following is a common consequence of prolonged toxic activity from insufficiently treated bacterial meningitis?
Which of the following is a common consequence of prolonged toxic activity from insufficiently treated bacterial meningitis?
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Study Notes
Bacterial Meningitis: Pathophysiology and Treatment
- Bacterial meningitis is a medical emergency that requires immediate diagnosis and treatment.
- Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis are the most common and aggressive pathogens of meningitis.
- Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern.
- Hippocampal atrophy is a reported complication of bacterial meningitis on MRI scans.
- Bacterial toxins and inflammatory byproducts contribute to brain damage.
- Peptidoglycan (PG) and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) are bacterial components that induce an immune response.
- Pneumolysin, a pore-forming toxin produced by pneumococci, can cause mitochondrial damage and cell death.
- TLR4 and TLR2 are pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) that recognize bacterial PAMPs and activate microglia.
- Microglia release nitric oxide (NO), a cytotoxic molecule that damages neurons.
- TRAIL, a cytokine, can reduce granulocyte lifespan and provide neuroprotection.
- Clinical features of bacterial meningitis include fever, headache, neck stiffness, photophobia, phonophobia, and vomiting.
- Antibiotic therapy is crucial for eliminating live bacteria and their metabolites.
- Early damage to the blood-brain barrier allows bacteria and their toxins to reach the brain.
- Neuronal damage can result from direct bacterial toxicity, immune response activation, and mitochondrial dysfunction.
- Hippocampus is particularly vulnerable to damage in bacterial meningitis.
- Neuropsychological deficits are common in survivors of bacterial meningitis.
- Dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, can reduce inflammation and improve outcomes in bacterial meningitis.
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