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INFECTIONS 4 routes which infectious agents can enter the CNS a) hematogenous spread i) most common - usually via arterial route - can enter retrogradely (veins) b) direct…

April 18, 2012 16 year old Male presenting with right sided weakness 7 days prior to admission Gradual onset of right sided weakness (clumsy, could not write well) Complains…