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What is the early stage of brain abscess characterized by?
What is the early stage of brain abscess characterized by?
- Presence of pus encapsulated by a membrane
- Increased blood vessel permeability without angiogenesis (correct)
- Localized inflammatory changes in the parenchyma
- Formation of a vascularized membrane
Which of the following is not mentioned as a predominant bacterial isolate in brain abscesses?
Which of the following is not mentioned as a predominant bacterial isolate in brain abscesses?
- Streptococcus intermedius
- Neisseria meningitides (correct)
- Pseudomonas species
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
What is the fluid that flows in the ventricles within the brain and around the surface of the brain and spinal cord called?
What is the fluid that flows in the ventricles within the brain and around the surface of the brain and spinal cord called?
- Pus
- Serum
- Cerebrospinal fluid (correct)
- Plasma
Which bacterial species is not listed as a cause of bacterial abscess in the text?
Which bacterial species is not listed as a cause of bacterial abscess in the text?
What is the condition defined by an area of parenchymal infection containing pus encapsulated by a vascularized membrane?
What is the condition defined by an area of parenchymal infection containing pus encapsulated by a vascularized membrane?
Which type of infection has characterized by increased blood vessel permeability without angiogenesis?
Which type of infection has characterized by increased blood vessel permeability without angiogenesis?
What is the primary function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
What is the primary function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of meningitis?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of meningitis?
What is the most urgent diagnostic issue in meningitis?
What is the most urgent diagnostic issue in meningitis?
Which of the following specimens is NOT recommended for the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis?
Which of the following specimens is NOT recommended for the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis?
What is the recommended technique for preparing smears from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
What is the recommended technique for preparing smears from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
What staining technique is recommended for examining smears of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
What staining technique is recommended for examining smears of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
