Notes in Case 1: Encephalitis

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Published	05/11/2024	This slide shows {{c1::lymphocytic vascular cuffing}}, which is a sign of viral encephalitis
Published	05/11/2024	This slide shows {{c1::Cowdry A}}, which is a sign of viral encephalitis
Published	05/11/2024	This slide shows {{c1::Negri body}}, which is a sign of viral encephalitis
Published	05/11/2024	Viral encephalitides can either be seasonal or {{c1::sporadic}}
Published	05/11/2024	What opening pressure (lumbar puncture) is associated with bacterial meningitis? {{c1::Increased pressure}}
Published	05/11/2024	Bacterial meningitis is associated with significantly increased {{c1::neutrophils::cell type}} in the CSF
Published	05/11/2024	Bacterial meningitis is associated with {{c1::increased}} protein in the CSF
Published	05/11/2024	Bacterial meningitis is associated with {{c1::decreased}} glucose in the CSF
Published	05/11/2024	What opening pressure (lumbar puncture) is associated with fungal/TB meningitis? {{c1::Increased pressure}}
Published	05/11/2024	Fungal/TB meningitis is associated with increased {{c1::lymphocytes::cell type}} in the CSF
Published	05/11/2024	Fungal/TB meningitis is associated with {{c1::increased}} protein in the CSF
Published	05/11/2024	Fungal/TB meningitis is associated with {{c1::decreased}} glucose in the CSF
Published	05/11/2024	What opening pressure (lumbar puncture) is associated with viral meningitis? {{c1::Normal or increased pressure}}
Published	05/11/2024	Viral meningitis is associated with increased {{c1::lymphocytes::cell type}} in the CSF
Published	05/11/2024	Viral meningitis is associated with {{c1::normal or increased}} protein in the CSF
Published	05/11/2024	Viral meningitis is associated with {{c1::normal}} glucose in the CSF
Published	05/11/2024	Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis can present as a paraneoplastic syndrome associated with {{c1::ovarian teratoma}}
Published	05/11/2024	Paraneoplastic encephalomyelitis is a paraneoplastic syndrome associated with antibodies against antigens in {{c1::neurons}}
Published	05/11/2024	The most common cause of infectious encephalitis is {{c1::viral infection}}
Published	05/11/2024	Autoimmune encephalitis often presents with {{c1::memory loss, altered mental status, and seizures}} taking place over {{c2::weeks to months}}
Published	05/11/2024	Treatment for autoimmune encephalitis includes:First line: {{c1::corticosteroids, IVIG, PLEX}}Second line: {{c2::rituximab, cyclophosphamide}}
Published	05/11/2024	Primary psychosis is a {{c1::psychiatric disorder::psychiatric disorder/medical condition}}
Published	05/11/2024	Secondary psychosis is a {{c1::medical condition::psychiatric disorder/medical condition}}
Published	05/11/2024	IV Lorazepam is a {{c1::benzodiazepine}} that works by {{c2::binding to benzodiazepine receptors on post-synaptic GABA-A ligand-gated chloride channel…
Published	05/11/2024	Lacosamide is a {{c1::anti-seizure medication}} that works by {{c2::selectively enhancing the slow inactivation of voltage-gated sodium channels}}
Published	05/13/2024	{{c3::HSV-1::What virus}} is associated with {{c2::temporal}} lobe {{c1::encephalitis}}
Published	05/13/2024	Which paraneoplastic syndrome presents with psychiatric disturbances, memory deficits, seizures, dyskinesias, autonomic instability, and language dysf…
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