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How much do you know about meningitis?

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What are the clinical manifestations of acute pyogenic meningitis?

Cough, runny nose, and sore throat

Sudden high fever, stiff neck, severe headache, confusion, seizures, and sensitivity to light (correct)

Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

Chest pain and shortness of breath

What is encephalitis?

Inflammation of the lungs caused by bacterial infections

Inflammation of the heart caused by fungal infections

Inflammation of the brain caused by bacterial, viral, fungal, or protozoal infections (correct)

Inflammation of the liver caused by viral infections

What are some risk factors for cerebrovascular diseases?

Eating too many vegetables

Lack of physical exercise

High cholesterol levels (correct)

Drinking too much water

What is the primary bacterial involvement of the brain parenchyma?

Tuberculosis Signup and view all the answers

What causes an inflammatory response leading to cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure in acute pyogenic meningitis?

Lipopolysaccharide and Teichoic acid in bacterial cell walls Signup and view all the answers

What are some pathologic processes involved in cerebrovascular diseases?

Thrombosis and vessel rupture Signup and view all the answers

What are the gross features of encephalitis?

Localized area of inflammatory necrosis and edema surrounded by a fibrous capsule Signup and view all the answers

How is bacterial meningitis treated?

With antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

What is the stroke syndrome?

A common feature of cerebrovascular disease Signup and view all the answers

What can result from ischemic brain damage?

Reduced blood flow or local vascular obstruction Signup and view all the answers

What can result in obstructive hydrocephalus in acute pyogenic meningitis?

Pus accumulation in the subarachnoid space Signup and view all the answers

What can cause anoxia to the brain?

Direct toxic injury Signup and view all the answers

What can meningococcal meningitis cause?

Hemorrhagic rash and meningococcal septicemia Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Acute pyogenic meningitis can be caused by blood stream infection, adjacent focus of infection, or iatrogenic infection.
Clinical manifestations include sudden high fever, stiff neck, severe headache, confusion, seizures, and sensitivity to light.
Lipopolysaccharide and Teichoic acid in bacterial cell walls incite an inflammatory response leading to cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure.
Delayed therapy can result in cerebral infarction.
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges due to viral or bacterial infection.
Symptoms include headache, fever, loss of appetite, intolerance to light and sound, and neck muscle rigidity.
Meningococcal meningitis can cause a hemorrhagic rash and can lead to meningococcal septicemia.
Bacterial meningitis is treated with antibiotics and viral meningitis does not respond to drugs.
Pus accumulates in the subarachnoid space and can result in obstructive hydrocephalus.
Ventriculitis may also be present in fulminant cases.

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Test your knowledge on acute pyogenic meningitis and its symptoms with this quiz! Learn about the causes of this inflammation of the meninges, the clinical manifestations, and the potential complications that can arise if left untreated. From bacterial cell walls to obstructive hydrocephalus, this quiz covers it all. See how much you know about this serious condition and its treatment options. Keywords: acute pyogenic meningitis, inflammation, meninges, clinical manifestations, bacterial infection, viral infection, complications, treatment options