Across
- 3. acronym for Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies. These are caused by prions.
- 6. this type of meningitis is considered worst of the three subtypes.
- 11. gram negative diplococci most serious form causes patechiae
- 12. most common form of meningitis with only a 1% mortality rate
- 13. most rare form of meningitis only really affects immunocompromised.
- 14. accumulation of prion plaques that cause holes in brain tissue
- 15. amoeba that causes meningoencephalitis; warm bodies of water and swimming pools.
Down
- 1. fungal form of meningitis from pigeon droppings; vesicular rash
- 2. inflammation of the meninges; can be bacterial, viral, fungal.
- 4. acronym for blood brain barrier which prevents most molecules and antibiotics from permeating the brain tissue.
- 5. small red or purple spots that are caused by capillary collapse
- 7. acronym for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy which is thought to be what led to CJD in humans after eating infected cows.
- 8. infectious protein that has no DNA or RNA causes neurodegenerative diseases with long incubation but rapid progression.
- 9. acronym for Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. Prion disease causing spongiform damage and early dementia symptoms.
- 10. virus that causes encephalopathy and birth defects; carried by mosquitoes.