Fungal Meningitis: Cryptococcal Meningitis
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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?

  • 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?

  • 3-4 days (correct)
  • 7-10 days
  • 2-3 months
  • 1-2 weeks

    • What is the characteristic histological finding in viral meningitis?

    <p>Perivascular cuffing with mononuclear cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cell type found in the CSF in the early stages of viral meningitis?

    <p>Neutrophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic appearance of cryptococcal yeast forms in the CSF?

    <p>Mucoid encapsulated yeasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the route of infection in meningitis where an adjacent focus of infection spreads into the intra-cranial cavity?

    <p>Direct spread</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the inflammatory process of the leptomeninges and CSF within the subarachnoid space?

    <p>Meningitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of bacterial meningitis that is characterized by a chronic course?

    <p>Chronic bacterial meningitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Through which route is the infection of fungal meningitis most commonly spread?

    <p>Blood spread from the upper respiratory tract or the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of Heubner arteritis?

    <p>Obliterative endarteritis accompanied by a distinctive perivascular inflammatory reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical CSF change in meningitis?

    <p>Increased protein, decreased glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fungus can cause meningitis in healthy individuals?

    <p>Cryptococcus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of meningitis that is usually self-limiting and often resolves without treatment?

    <p>Viral meningitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common complication of Mucormycosis?

    <p>Brain abscesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of cerebral gummas?

    <p>Rich in plasma cells and lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of patients is commonly affected by fungal meningitis?

    <p>Immunocompromised patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

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