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Neurological Infections Quiz

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True or false: Infections of the central nervous system is not a medical emergency?

False

True or false: Meningitis is an infection within the brain parenchyma?

False

True or false: Encephalitis is inflammation of the subarachnoid space?

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True or false: Infection involving the CNS is rarely life-threatening?

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True or false: CNS infections can lead to coma, decreased mental capacity, and persistent neurological deficits?

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Neurological Infections

Infections of the central nervous system (CNS) are medical emergencies that can be life-threatening and have severe sequelae, such as coma, decreased mental capacity, seizure, and persistent neurological deficit.

Anatomy of Neurological System

The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord.
The peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes peripheral nerves.
The meninges, brain parenchyma, and subarachnoid space are also part of the CNS.

Types of CNS Infections

Meningitis

Definition: Infection within the subarachnoid space and/or throughout the leptomeninges.

Encephalitis

Definition: Inflammation of the brain.

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Test your knowledge on neurological infections with this quiz by Dr. Teresa Wang. Learn about the different types of infections, how they are acquired, and the key principles in interpreting CSF findings in meningitis/meningoencephalitis. Gain a better understanding of the treatment principles for these conditions.