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17 Οκτ 2024 · Bacterial meningitis. Germs that enter the bloodstream and travel to the brain and spinal cord cause bacterial meningitis. But bacterial meningitis also can happen when bacteria directly enter the meninges. This may be caused by an ear or sinus infection or a skull fracture. Rarely, some surgeries can cause it.
17 Οκτ 2024 · Bacterial meningitis. New-onset bacterial meningitis needs treatment right away with antibiotics given through a vein, called intravenous antibiotics. Sometimes corticosteroids are part of the treatment. This helps you recover and cuts the risk of complications, such as brain swelling and seizures.
8 Αυγ 2023 · Bacterial meningitis is an infection of the meninges that results in inflammation. It is a serious and life-threatening condition that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. This activity reviews the evaluation and treatment of bacterial meningitis and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients with this condition.
17 Σεπ 2020 · Bacterial meningitis. Bacteria that enter the bloodstream and travel to the brain and spinal cord cause acute bacterial meningitis. But it can also occur when bacteria directly invade the meninges. This may be caused by an ear or sinus infection, a skull fracture, or, rarely, after some surgeries.
Bacterial meningitis is a very serious type of meningitis. It can cause the tissues around your brain to swell, leading to long-term complications and even death. If you have symptoms of bacterial meningitis, you should seek immediate treatment. Early diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics can often lead to a full recovery.
24 Μαΐ 2023 · This article, based on BMJ Best Practice, covers assessment of and initial management of suspected bacterial meningitis acquired by children in the community; the condition may also be associated with invasive procedures or head trauma, but meningitis associated with healthcare, and infants with meningitis in neonatal units, are beyond the ...
The signs and symptoms of bacterial meningitis in babies and children reported by the studies can be categorised as follows: general signs of illness and duration of illness (Bilavsky 2013, De Cauwer 2007, Joffe 1983, Krishna 1983, Levy 1990, Nielsen 1988, Walsh-Kelly 1992); unusual, abnormal, or pale skin colour (Oostenbrink 2001); presence, an...
