1. Indications Lumbar Puncture (LP) is primarily indicated for the evaluation and diagnosis of patients who present with symptoms consistent with: • • • Meningitis…

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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis is a laboratory test to examine a sample of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. This fluid is a clear, watery liquid that…

Slide 1 Brain abscess Slide 2 * Cause: pyogenic bacteria especially staph. * Routes of infection: Blood-born infection: From acute bacterial endocarditis, lung abscess and…

Mike Parenteau Etiology / Pathophysiology Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the brain, commonly caused by a viral infection. Sometimes, encephalitis can result from…

CNS-3 Brain abscess * Cause: pyogenic bacteria especially staph. * Routes of infection: Blood-born infection: From acute bacterial endocarditis, lung abscess and bronchiectasis.…