Neurology Infectious Disorders

Meningitis

Fever + Neck rigidity 

Nausea, Vomiting, +/- Altered Mental Status

Kernig sign = has to do with the Knee VS Brudzinksi sign

Encephalitis

Fever + Lethargy + ALTERED MENTAL STATUS

Herpes Simplex Virus = MCC

**Abnormal cerebral function**

Tremendous charts with regards to meningitis and encephalitis. It is crucial to memorize the AGE of the patient to know which bacteria is most likely responsible for the meningitis infection. 

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE NOW

For additional questions and explanations click below!

Disclaimer: There are tons of products and services on the web that relate to medicine. On this website, my focus is to only promote those products or services that I find true value in to make you a better medical professional. The PA School Prescription is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. I have not been given any free products to advertise on the site and the products I am recommending are the only resources I see value in. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me!

Let me help you make the journey through PA school as stress-free as possible!