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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of brain with axial fluid-attenuated
inversion recovery (FLAIR) sequence (a, b) non-contrast images and (c, d)
post-contrast. (a, b) Subtle hyperintense superior convexity fronto-parietal
sulci. (c, d) Mild abnormal contrast enhancement of the same superior
convexity fronto-parietal sulci suggestive of meningitis.
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She was started on intravenous ceftriaxone (in addition to acyclovir) after magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) head showed superior fronto-parietal sulci fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) hyperintensity and mild abnormal contrast enhancement which were suggestive of meningitis (Figure 1).
Timeline of events.. ADL: activities of daily living; ED: Emergency Department; IV: intravenous;
LFT: liver function test; LP: lumbar puncture; mcg: microgram; OPD:
outpatient department; PRN: as needed; BID: twice daily; TID: thrice a
day.
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Figure 2 illustrates the patient's timeline of events in chronologic detail.