Neurology · UKMLA & AKT
Encephalitis
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise encephalitis — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
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- Encephalitis = inflammation of the brain parenchyma. Defining feature is altered cerebral function (consciousness, behaviour, cognition) - this distinguishes it from meningitis, where cerebral function is normal.
Do NOT wait for CSF PCR results before starting aciclovir. Treat empirically on clinical suspicion - delay worsens outcome in HSV encephalitis.
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