A 3-year-old child presents with high fever, vomiting, irritability, and photophobia. Examination reveals neck stiffness and positive Kernig's and Brudzinski's signs. Lumbar puncture demonstrates elevated WBC count (>1,000/mm3 with neutrophil predominance), increased protein (>100 mg/dL), and markedly decreased glucose (<40 mg/dL). Which type of meningitis is most likely?

A 58-year-old man presents with irritability progressing to confusion and altered sensorium over 2 days. He has a known history of chronic liver disease along with mild renal impairment. His blood glucose level is normal. Which clinical feature MOST strongly supports a diagnosis of hepatic encephalopathy?

Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): Progression from confusion to coma in hepatic encephalopathy is usually sudden without preceding behavioral changes. Reason (R): Metabolic encephalopathies often show a stepwise progressive deterioration of cortical function. In light of the above statements, choose the correct option: