Questions and Answers
Which of the following is a complication that can occur due to thrombosis of the spiral arteries?
Blood spread of bacteria can cause acute bacterial endocarditis.
True
What severe outcome can adrenal cortical hemorrhage cause?
Acute adrenal cortical insufficiency
Healing by fibrosis results in adhesions which can cause obstruction of the flow of ______.
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Which of the following complications can result from healing by fibrosis?
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What can result from obstruction of the flow of C.S.F.?
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What age groups are predominantly affected by viral meningitis?
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Which of the following viruses can cause viral meningitis? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
Complications of Severe Infections
- Thrombosis of spiral arteries can disrupt blood supply, leading to ischemia in affected tissues.
- Bacterial dissemination can result in serious complications including:
- Acute bacterial endocarditis, which is an infection of the heart valves.
- Pericarditis, an inflammation of the pericardium (the heart's outer layer).
- Empyema, a collection of pus in the pleural cavity.
- Septic arthritis, which involves joint infection resulting in inflammation and pain.
Severe Cases Consequences
- Adrenal cortical hemorrhage may occur in extreme situations, potentially leading to acute adrenal cortical insufficiency, characterized by a sudden drop in steroid hormone production.
Fibrosis and Its Aftermath
- Healing through fibrosis can result in scar tissue formation, leading to complications such as:
- Adhesions that can compress cranial nerves and spinal nerve roots, causing neurological symptoms.
- Obstruction of cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F.) flow, which may lead to hydrocephalus, a condition marked by excessive accumulation of C.S.F. in the ventricles of the brain.
Complications of Infections
- Thrombosis of spiral arteries can occur, impacting blood flow and tissue health.
- Bacterial spread in the bloodstream may lead to acute bacterial endocarditis, affecting heart valves; pericarditis, causing inflammation of the heart sac; empyema, which is a collection of pus in the pleural cavity; and arthritis, causing joint inflammation.
- Severe infections can result in adrenal cortical hemorrhage, leading to acute adrenal cortical insufficiency, a critical condition affecting hormone production.
- Healing processes can lead to fibrosis, creating adhesions that compress cranial and spinal nerve roots, potentially causing neurological deficits.
- Adhesions may obstruct cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F.) flow, resulting in hydrocephalus, characterized by increased intracranial pressure.
Viral Meningitis Overview
- Primarily affects children and young adults, making it a significant health concern in these age groups.
- Caused by various viruses, notably Cytomegalovirus (CMV), herpes viruses, and polioviruses, each contributing to the disease's pathogenesis in different ways.
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Explore the serious complications that can arise from severe infections, focusing on conditions like bacterial endocarditis, pericarditis, and septic arthritis. Understand the consequences of adrenal cortical hemorrhage and the implications of fibrosis in tissue healing. This quiz provides a comprehensive overview of the potential threats posed by severe infections.
