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lower motor signs
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but a lack of sensory impairment distinguishes what from what
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dismutase mutation in the familial cases of what disease
Friedreich Ataxia Correct Ans-What condition is characterized by degeneration of the
cerebellum and spinal cord tracts and presents as ataxia with loss of vibratory sense and
proprioception, muscle weakness in lower extremities, and loss of deep tendon reflexes
Friedreich Ataxia Correct Ans-What condition is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by
an unstable trinucleotide repeat (GAA) in frataxin gene
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tissue [what does that include]
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agent in meningitis of a Neonate
Neisseria Meningitidis Correct Ans-Most common infectious agent in meningitis of a
Child/teenager
Strep Pneumo Correct Ans-Most common infectious agent in meningitis of a adult/elderly
person
Haemophilus Influenza Correct Ans-Most common infectious agent in meningitis of a
nonvaccinated infant
Fungi Correct Ans-Most common infectious agent in meningitis of a immunocompromised
individual
Coxackievirus Correct Ans-What is the most common viral cause of meningitis
Neutrophils & Low glucose Correct Ans-What would be seen in the CSF of someone with a
bacterial meningitis
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with a viral meningitis
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