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Chapter 25, Problem 2EDCS

(1)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The difference between encephalitis and meningitis.

Case summary:

In the given scenario, Analiesa’s head was paining badly. She was very worn out from climbing to the Krimmi waterfall in Australia two weeks ago, and was also experiencing fever, nausea, and vomiting along with muscles and back pain. She wasn’t even able to move her shoulders properly. It was found that she was a victim of tick-borne encephalitis, whose virus is found in rodents and it’s transmitted by ticks, and causes inflammation of brain.

(2)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The reason for manifestation of a brain infection as joint and muscle pain.

Case summary:

In the given scenario, Analiesa’s head was paining badly. She was very worn out from climbing to the Krimmi waterfall in Australia two weeks ago, and was also experiencing fever, nausea, and vomiting along with muscles and back pain. She wasn’t even able to move her shoulders properly. It was found that she was a victim of tick-borne encephalitis, whose virus is found in rodents and it’s transmitted by ticks, and causes inflammation of brain.

(3)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The reason why standard antibiotics don’t provide relief to Analiesa.

Case summary:

In the given scenario, Analiesa’s head was paining badly. She was very worn out from climbing to the Krimmi waterfall in Australia two weeks ago, and was also experiencing fever, nausea, and vomiting along with muscles and back pain. She wasn’t even able to move her shoulders properly. It was found that she was a victim of tick-borne encephalitis, whose virus is found in rodents and it’s transmitted by ticks, and causes inflammation of brain.

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