Which of these descriptions does NOT apply to the pathogenesis of meningitis?
A) Vasodilation from inflammation results in accumulation of fluid, causing brain swelling and nerve damage.
B) Vasodilation disrupts the blood-brain barrier and allows neutrophils and proteins to enter the CSF.
C) Inflammation results in the formation of small blood clots that block capillaries and interrupt blood supply, leading to cell death.
D) Fever causes the blood pressure to increase significantly, forcing lymph fluid into the meninges and causing brain swelling.
E) Inflammation impedes normal outflow of CSF, causing it to accumulate and press the brain against the skull.

Question

Which of these descriptions does NOT apply to the pathogenesis of meningitis? 
A) Vasodilation from inflammation results in accumulation of fluid, causing brain swelling and nerve damage.
B) Vasodilation disrupts the blood-brain barrier and allows neutrophils and proteins to enter the CSF.
C) Inflammation results in the formation of small blood clots that block capillaries and interrupt blood supply, leading to cell death.
D) Fever causes the blood pressure to increase significantly, forcing lymph fluid into the meninges and causing brain swelling.
E) Inflammation impedes normal outflow of CSF, causing it to accumulate and press the brain against the skull.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Fever does not cause lymph fluid to accumulate in the meninges, and lymph fluid is not a significant contributor to meningitis pathogenesis. Vasodilation, disruption of the blood-brain barrier, inflammation and clot formation, and CSF accumulation are all key components of meningitis pathogenesis.

Which of These Descriptions Does NOT Apply to the Pathogenesis