Background
Central nervous system (CNS) infections can lead to meningitis and encephalitis. The cause can be any infection, whether bacterial, viral, fungal or protozoan. Systemic illnesses such as SLE or sarcoid, medication and intracranial tumours can also lead to inflammation of the meninges. Differentiating these quickly and commencing treatment is vital.
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