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Meningitis: Presentation and Treatment
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Meningitis: Presentation and Treatment

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What is the definition of meningitis?

  • Obstruction of the aqueduct of Sylvius
  • Leakage of cerebrospinal fluid from the subarachnoid space
  • Enlargement of ventricles due to cerebral atrophy
  • Infection of the leptomeninges (correct)

    • What are some clinical consequences of cerebrospinal fluid leak syndrome?

  • Hydrocephalus
  • Dizziness, nausea, and metallic taste in the mouth (correct)
  • Ventricular enlargement
  • Facial nerve weakness and double vision

    • Which procedure could lead to leakage of cerebrospinal fluid from the subarachnoid space?

  • Lumbar spine surgery (correct)
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Dental filling
  • CT scan

    • What causes CSF to leak out in cerebrospinal fluid leak syndrome?

    <p>No apparent reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms associated with meningitis?

    <p>Dizziness, nausea, and metallic taste in the mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structures make up the leptomeninges?

    <p>A combination of arachnoid mater and pia mater</p> Signup and view all the answers

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