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A 15-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department by his parents because of a 2-hour history of confusion and agitation. He also has had fever, headache, stiff neck, and vomiting since he returned from summer camp 2 days ago. His parents say he does not use illicit drugs. On arrival, he is combative and there is evidence of hallucinations. His temperature is 40° C (104°F), pulse is 80/min, respirations are 17/min, and blood pressure is 100/70 mmHg. A lumbar puncture is performed. Results of cerebrospinal fluid analysis show cysts and trophozoites. The most likely portal of pathogen entry into this patient's central nervous system is which of the following?
Options
- ACavernous sinus
- BFacial nerve
- CFrontal sinus
- DMastoid sinus
- EOlfactory nerve
- FTrigeminal nerve
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