Neurology

10.
Infections of the Nervous System
10.2.
Bacterial Infections
10.2.1.
Acute Bacterial Meningitis
10.2.1.1.
Epidemiology
10.2.1.1.2.
Risk Factors
10.2.1.4.
Clinical Features
10.2.1.4.1.
Classic Triad
10.2.1.4.1.1.
Fever
10.2.1.4.1.2.
Neck Stiffness
10.2.1.4.2.
Other Symptoms
10.2.1.4.3.
Physical Signs
10.2.1.4.3.1.
Kernig's Sign
10.2.1.4.3.2.
Brudzinski's Sign
10.2.1.4.3.3.
Petechial Rash
10.2.1.5.
Diagnosis
10.2.1.5.1.
Lumbar Puncture
10.2.1.5.1.1.
CSF Analysis
10.2.1.5.1.2.
Opening Pressure
10.2.1.5.2.
Blood Cultures
10.2.1.5.3.
Imaging
10.2.1.7.
Complications
10.2.1.7.1.
Cerebral Edema
10.2.1.7.2.
Hydrocephalus
10.2.1.7.3.
Seizures
10.2.1.7.4.
Stroke
10.2.1.7.5.
Hearing Loss
10.2.1.8.
Prevention
10.2.1.8.1.
Vaccination
10.2.1.8.2.
Chemoprophylaxis
10.2.3.
Brain Abscess
10.2.3.1.
Epidemiology
10.2.3.3.
Common Pathogens
10.2.3.3.1.
Streptococci
10.2.3.3.2.
Staphylococci
10.2.3.3.3.
Anaerobes
10.2.3.6.
Diagnosis
10.2.3.6.1.
Neuroimaging
10.2.3.6.1.1.
CT Findings
10.2.3.6.1.2.
MRI Findings
10.2.3.7.
Management
10.2.3.7.3.
Supportive Care
10.2.3.7.4.
Monitoring
10.2.3.8.
Complications
10.2.3.8.1.
Rupture
10.2.3.8.2.
Mass Effect
10.2.3.8.3.
Seizures

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