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Meningitis

Signs and Symptoms

Nuchal rigidity, Brudzinski’s and Kernig’s signs, exaggerated deep tendon reflexes, opisthotonos, sinus arrhythmias, irritability, photophobia, deep stupor, coma

Treatment (Tx)

Antibiotics, supportive care (analgesics; bed rest; sedatives, anticonvulsants, and cardiac glycosides, as appropriate)

Pictures

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Book Source Details

  • Book Title: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)
  • Author(s): Springhouse
  • Year of Publication: 2005
  • Copyright Details: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), Copyright © 2005 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Other Book Chapters Related to Encephalitis

Read excerpts from these other book chapters related to Encephalitis:

Medical Books Excerpts
  • Encephalitis
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
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  • Meningitis
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • [ read ]
  • Kernig's sign
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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Copyright Details: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), Copyright © 2008 Williams & Wilkins.

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More About This Book:
Title: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)
Authors: Springhouse
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Copyright: 2005
ISBN: 1-58255-370-X

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