Meningitis
Meninges Layers dura arachnoid pia Purpose protect CNS Meningitis acute inflammation of meninges Causes virus bacteria microorganisms drugs Symptoms headache neck stiffness 70% sudden fever confusion AMS photophobia Diagnosis lumbar puncture low glucose WBC protein Complications brain swelling and herniation Sepsis and SIRS seizures Treatment antibiotics antivirals corticosteroids Prevention Some types of bacterial meningitis are […]