Case Study: Emily, a 35-year-old woman, presented to the emergency room with severe headaches, fever, and confusion. She mentioned experiencing stiffness in her neck and sensitivity to light. Emily had a history of recent respiratory infection. The medical team suspected a microbial infection affecting her nervous system.
Discussion Questions:
Diagnosis and Identification:
1. What microbial agents could potentially cause infections of the nervous system?
Modes of Transmission:
2. How are microbial infections of the nervous system typically transmitted?
Pathophysiology:
3. Explain how microbial agents can enter and affect the nervous system.
4. Discuss the potential consequences of microbial infections on the central nervous system.