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Washington University Experience | INFECTION | Bacteria | Meningitis | Meningitis, complications - acute | 1H2 Meningitis, Group B STR (Case 1) N9 H&E A1 copy
Higher magnification of infarct in #1H1 demonstrating eosinophilic neuronal necrosis (arrows) surrounded by astrocytic proliferation and macrophages. ---- This complex case represents the superimposition of macro- and microvascular ischemic pathology and systemic hypoxia, acidosis and focal necrosis as well as direct involvement of the brain parenchyma.by bacteria and reactive cell products. Seizures may compound the damage as well as hypoperfusion reflecting cardiac damage. (H&E)
