CNS Infections
Parent: MOC - Diseases by System · Workflow: MOC - Clinical Microbiology
Disease Notes
- Bacterial Meningitis ✅
- Viral meningitis / encephalitis (TBD)
- Brain abscess (TBD)
- Shunt infection → also Device-Associated Infections
Syndromes
| Syndrome | Disease note | First specimens / methods |
|---|---|---|
| Acute bacterial meningitis | Bacterial Meningitis | CSF + blood: Gram Stain, culture, multiplex PCR |
| Viral meningitis / encephalitis | TBD | CSF PCR (HSV, enterovirus, etc.) |
| Brain abscess | TBD | Aspiration culture/Gram Stain; imaging-guided |
| Health-care / shunt infection | TBD | CSF from shunt + Biofilm thinking |
Pathogens (starter)
- Bacteria: Streptococcus pneumoniae · N. meningitidis (TBD) · H. influenzae (TBD) · Staphylococcus aureus (abscess/post-op)
- Viruses: HSV, enterovirus, arboviruses (→ MOC - Virology)
- Fungi / parasites: Cryptococcus, Toxoplasma (immunocompromised; TBD)
Key Concepts
- Capsule (pneumococcus, meningococcus, Hib vaccines)
- Infectious Disease · Pathogen
Related
- Methods: MOC - Diagnostic & Lab Methods
- Treatment lens: MOC - Antimicrobials