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What is the empirical treatment for a brain abscess?
What is the empirical treatment for a brain abscess?
Which pathogen is commonly associated with brain abscesses originating from dental infections?
Which pathogen is commonly associated with brain abscesses originating from dental infections?
What is the main complication seen in brain abscess cases that are close to the ventricles?
What is the main complication seen in brain abscess cases that are close to the ventricles?
Which antibiotic combination is recommended for penetrating head trauma cases?
Which antibiotic combination is recommended for penetrating head trauma cases?
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Tachyzoites presence on microscopy is consistent with what condition?
Tachyzoites presence on microscopy is consistent with what condition?
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What is the median survival period for patients with untreated Cryptococcal Meningitis?
What is the median survival period for patients with untreated Cryptococcal Meningitis?
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Which bacterial species is often responsible for nosocomial infections causing brain abscesses?
Which bacterial species is often responsible for nosocomial infections causing brain abscesses?
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What is the course duration for subacute meningitis?
What is the course duration for subacute meningitis?
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Which sign is commonly associated with meningismus?
Which sign is commonly associated with meningismus?
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What is the approximate mortality rate for acute bacterial meningitis despite optimal treatment?
What is the approximate mortality rate for acute bacterial meningitis despite optimal treatment?
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Which condition is characterized by the presence of tachyzoites on microscopy?
Which condition is characterized by the presence of tachyzoites on microscopy?
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What is the primary complication of brain abscess cases located near the ventricles?
What is the primary complication of brain abscess cases located near the ventricles?
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In which part of the brain is the pre & postcentral gyrus located?
In which part of the brain is the pre & postcentral gyrus located?
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Which antibiotic regimen is recommended for immunocompetent children over 3 months and adults under 55 years of age with bacterial meningitis?
Which antibiotic regimen is recommended for immunocompetent children over 3 months and adults under 55 years of age with bacterial meningitis?
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What antibiotic combination is suggested for adults over 55 years or those with alcoholism or debilitating illnesses who have bacterial meningitis?
What antibiotic combination is suggested for adults over 55 years or those with alcoholism or debilitating illnesses who have bacterial meningitis?
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Which antibiotic regimen is generally used for hospital-acquired meningitis, post-traumatic meningitis, or in patients with impaired immunity?
Which antibiotic regimen is generally used for hospital-acquired meningitis, post-traumatic meningitis, or in patients with impaired immunity?
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What is the recommended steroid therapy for patients with fulminant bacterial meningitis?
What is the recommended steroid therapy for patients with fulminant bacterial meningitis?
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What is the approximate mortality rate associated with Listeria infections causing bacterial meningitis?
What is the approximate mortality rate associated with Listeria infections causing bacterial meningitis?
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What is the most common route for Mycobacterium tuberculosis to reach the brain in Tuberculous Meningitis?
What is the most common route for Mycobacterium tuberculosis to reach the brain in Tuberculous Meningitis?
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Which of the following areas of the brain does Tuberculous Meningitis have a predilection for?
Which of the following areas of the brain does Tuberculous Meningitis have a predilection for?
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Which diagnostic test is considered the gold standard for confirming Tuberculous Meningitis?
Which diagnostic test is considered the gold standard for confirming Tuberculous Meningitis?
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What is the usual range of white blood cells found in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients with Tuberculous Meningitis?
What is the usual range of white blood cells found in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients with Tuberculous Meningitis?
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Which factor is NOT considered a risk factor for Tuberculous Meningitis?
Which factor is NOT considered a risk factor for Tuberculous Meningitis?
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What is the mortality rate range among adults with Tuberculous Meningitis?
What is the mortality rate range among adults with Tuberculous Meningitis?
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What is the characteristic appearance of Toxoplasmosis on imaging?
What is the characteristic appearance of Toxoplasmosis on imaging?
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Which of the following is NOT a classic manifestation of brain abscess?
Which of the following is NOT a classic manifestation of brain abscess?
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What is the diagnostic significance of elevated opening pressure in Toxoplasmosis CSF picture?
What is the diagnostic significance of elevated opening pressure in Toxoplasmosis CSF picture?
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Which medication is prescribed for presumptive treatment in Toxoplasmosis?
Which medication is prescribed for presumptive treatment in Toxoplasmosis?
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What is the duration of treatment for Toxoplasmosis with Sulfadiazine and Pyrimethamine combination?
What is the duration of treatment for Toxoplasmosis with Sulfadiazine and Pyrimethamine combination?
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In low resource regions, what is the alternative medication to Sulfadiazine and Pyrimethamine for treating Toxoplasmosis?
In low resource regions, what is the alternative medication to Sulfadiazine and Pyrimethamine for treating Toxoplasmosis?
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What is the recommended treatment for Cryptococcal Meningitis induction in HIV-infected individuals?
What is the recommended treatment for Cryptococcal Meningitis induction in HIV-infected individuals?
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What is the most common opportunistic CNS infection for patients with a CD4 count of <100 uL?
What is the most common opportunistic CNS infection for patients with a CD4 count of <100 uL?
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What is the median survival with ART treatment for patients with Cryptococcal Meningitis?
What is the median survival with ART treatment for patients with Cryptococcal Meningitis?
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In Cryptococcal Meningitis, what CSF drainage method is suggested to continuously flow and avoid increased ICP and headaches?
In Cryptococcal Meningitis, what CSF drainage method is suggested to continuously flow and avoid increased ICP and headaches?
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How is Toxoplasmosis usually transmitted to humans?
How is Toxoplasmosis usually transmitted to humans?
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What clinical manifestation is commonly associated with Toxoplasmosis affecting the temporal lobe?
What clinical manifestation is commonly associated with Toxoplasmosis affecting the temporal lobe?
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