Neurologic examination should assess cognitive and mental abilities, cranial nerve function, motor function, deep tendon reflexes, sensory function, coordination, and gait (if appropriate).
en.wikipedia.org It can cause cranial nerve palsies, encephalitis, meningitis, meningoencephalitis and abscesses.
en.wikipedia.org The lower portion of the brain is believed to stretch or impact one or more cranial nerve complexes, thereby causing a variety of sensory symptoms.
en.wikipedia.org If not treated symptoms could extend to meningoencephalitis, which may include: seizures, aphasia, cranial nerve palsies, paresis and altered mental status.
en.wikipedia.org Cranial nerve VI is often the first affected, leading to diplopia with lateral gaze.
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