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21 The main bacteria that cause meningitis in adults, children and babies aged 22 over 3 months are Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus) and Streptococcus 23 pneumoniae (pneumococcus).
1 Σεπ 2017 · Aseptic meningitis is the most common form of meningitis with an annual incidence of 7.6 per 100,000 adults. Most cases of aseptic meningitis are viral and require supportive care.
26 Φεβ 2024 · The signs and symptoms of aseptic meningitis are frequently vague and nonspecific, leading to a broad range of possible diagnoses. Headache and fever, among the most common symptoms, significantly shape the differential diagnosis.
A patient with sepsis can present with very different symptoms from someone with meningitis. This diagram illustrates the development of symptoms and signs at the far ends of the spectrum of meningococcal disease.
Overview. This guideline covers recognising, diagnosing and managing bacterial meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia (blood poisoning) in babies, children and young people under 16. It aims to reduce deaths and disability by promoting early recognition of symptoms and timely effective management. Who is it for? Healthcare professionals.
26 Αυγ 2014 · Headache, neck stiffness, and photophobia are classic symptoms of aseptic meningitis in older children. These symptoms may be absent in younger children, who more commonly present with...
Bacterial meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia in children and young people – symptoms, signs and initial assessment.
