CNS Infections — Flashcards

Reye syndrome can present with _____ failure and encephalitis

_____ due to fever in tonsillitis, is an indication for tonsillectomy.

Encephalopathy due to _____ poisoning typically occurs in toddlers aged 15 to 30 months old

_____ syndrome is characterised by salaam spells (sudden dropping of the head and flexion of arms)

_____ are the most common CNS tumour in children younger than 1 year of age.

Which neurocutaneous disorder maybe seen with JMML?_____

Duration of fever _____ than 24 hr is a risk factor for recurrent febrile seizures

_____ is the typical interictal EEG finding seen in infantile epileptic spasm

Indications for lumbar puncture in a child presenting with a febrile seizure are as follows: No answer _____

_____ Malformation is associated with bulging fontanelles and macrocephaly.