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What is a common complication of cryptococcal meningitis due to the obstruction of CSF outflow?
What is a common complication of cryptococcal meningitis due to the obstruction of CSF outflow?
- Cerebral edema
- Encephalitis
- Brain abscess
- Hydrocephalus (correct)
What is characteristic of the CSF in viral meningitis?
What is characteristic of the CSF in viral meningitis?
- High protein and normal glucose (correct)
- High protein and low glucose
- Low protein and normal glucose
- Low protein and high glucose
What is the typical duration of viral meningitis?
What is the typical duration of viral meningitis?
- 3-4 days (correct)
- 7-10 days
- 2-3 months
- 1-2 weeks
What is the characteristic histological finding in viral meningitis?
What is the characteristic histological finding in viral meningitis?
What is the primary cell type found in the CSF in the early stages of viral meningitis?
What is the primary cell type found in the CSF in the early stages of viral meningitis?
What is the characteristic appearance of cryptococcal yeast forms in the CSF?
What is the characteristic appearance of cryptococcal yeast forms in the CSF?
What is the route of infection in meningitis where an adjacent focus of infection spreads into the intra-cranial cavity?
What is the route of infection in meningitis where an adjacent focus of infection spreads into the intra-cranial cavity?
What is the term for the inflammatory process of the leptomeninges and CSF within the subarachnoid space?
What is the term for the inflammatory process of the leptomeninges and CSF within the subarachnoid space?
What is the type of bacterial meningitis that is characterized by a chronic course?
What is the type of bacterial meningitis that is characterized by a chronic course?
Through which route is the infection of fungal meningitis most commonly spread?
Through which route is the infection of fungal meningitis most commonly spread?
What is the characteristic feature of Heubner arteritis?
What is the characteristic feature of Heubner arteritis?
What is the typical CSF change in meningitis?
What is the typical CSF change in meningitis?
Which fungus can cause meningitis in healthy individuals?
Which fungus can cause meningitis in healthy individuals?
What is the type of meningitis that is usually self-limiting and often resolves without treatment?
What is the type of meningitis that is usually self-limiting and often resolves without treatment?
What is a common complication of Mucormycosis?
What is a common complication of Mucormycosis?
What is a characteristic feature of cerebral gummas?
What is a characteristic feature of cerebral gummas?
Which group of patients is commonly affected by fungal meningitis?
Which group of patients is commonly affected by fungal meningitis?
