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Meningitis & Encephalitis
In this episode of PodBites, Alae Aboussekhra and Lyan Tawfik break down meningitis and encephalitis, covering their causes, transmission, diagnosis, and complications. They explore bacterial, viral, fungal, and prion-related infections, explaining how they invade the nervous system and the best strategies for prevention and treatment.
💡 Key Highlights:
✔️ Meningitis vs. Encephalitis – Understanding the key differences.
✔️ Bacterial Meningitis – Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and more.
✔️ Viral Causes – Coxsackievirus, Enteroviruses, Herpesviruses, and Flaviviruses.
✔️ Fungal & Prion Infections – Cryptococcus, Tuberculous Meningitis, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.
✔️ Pathophysiology & Diagnosis – CSF findings, molecular testing, and clinical red flags.
✔️ Treatment & Prevention – Antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and hygiene strategies.
Perfect for medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals, this episode is packed with high-yield neurology and infectious disease insights, real-life cases, and essential clinical pearls! Tune in now and boost your knowledge! 🎧🧠
📩 We’d love to hear your feedback about our PodBites! Let us know your thoughts by filling out this form:
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By palbites2023In this episode of PodBites, Alae Aboussekhra and Lyan Tawfik break down meningitis and encephalitis, covering their causes, transmission, diagnosis, and complications. They explore bacterial, viral, fungal, and prion-related infections, explaining how they invade the nervous system and the best strategies for prevention and treatment.
💡 Key Highlights:
✔️ Meningitis vs. Encephalitis – Understanding the key differences.
✔️ Bacterial Meningitis – Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and more.
✔️ Viral Causes – Coxsackievirus, Enteroviruses, Herpesviruses, and Flaviviruses.
✔️ Fungal & Prion Infections – Cryptococcus, Tuberculous Meningitis, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.
✔️ Pathophysiology & Diagnosis – CSF findings, molecular testing, and clinical red flags.
✔️ Treatment & Prevention – Antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and hygiene strategies.
Perfect for medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals, this episode is packed with high-yield neurology and infectious disease insights, real-life cases, and essential clinical pearls! Tune in now and boost your knowledge! 🎧🧠
📩 We’d love to hear your feedback about our PodBites! Let us know your thoughts by filling out this form:
🔗 https://forms.gle/Bufb7dLMTckV5M13A