Encephalitis
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Encephalitis
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Central and peripheral nervous system disorders
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Adult brain tumors: Pathology review
Central nervous system infections: Pathology review
Cerebral vascular disease: Pathology review
Congenital neurological disorders: Pathology review
Dementia: Pathology review
Demyelinating disorders: Pathology review
Headaches: Pathology review
Movement disorders: Pathology review
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| Cerebrospinal fluid | |
| Opening pressure | 300 mm H2O |
| Protein | 130 mg/dL |
| Glucose | 20 mg/dL |
| RBCs | Numerous |
| WBC count | 1500/µL with polymorphonuclear predominance |
| Neutrophils | 80% |
Gram stain of the CSF is negative. Head imaging results are nonspecific. Which of the following is the most likely causative organism?
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Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis p. 221
Encephalitis
anti-NMDA receptor p. 221
Cryptococcus neoformans p. , 150
cytomegalovirus p. 174
guanosine analogs p. 199
herpesviruses p. 161, 177
HIV-positive adults p. 174
HSV identification p. 163
Lassa fever p. 164
neonatal p. 181
rubeola p. 167
small cell lung cancer p. 709
togaviruses p. 164
West Nile virus p. 177
Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) p. 161
encephalitis p. 731
Lassa fever encephalitis p. 164
Memory loss
anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis p. 221
Seizures p. 535
anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis p. 221
Temporal lobe encephalitis p. 161
Summary
Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the brain. It can be caused by a viral, bacterial, or parasitic infection, or it can be a result of autoimmune disorders. Symptoms include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue. In some cases, encephalitis can lead to seizures, coma, and death.
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