Meningitis & Encephalitis

2025-03-20

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 ...

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! 🎧🧠

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