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17 Οκτ 2024 · Treatment for ongoing meningitis, called chronic meningitis, depends on the cause. Antifungal medicines treat fungal meningitis. A mix of antibiotics can treat tuberculous meningitis.
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This type of meningitis is a rare complication of...
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Meningitis, Encephalitis, Lyme disease, Urinary tract...
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A lumbar puncture can help diagnose serious infections, such...
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How is meningitis treated? Meningitis treatment depends on the cause. Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial meningitis and antifungals are used to treat fungal meningitis.
27 Ιουλ 2023 · Bacterial meningitis represents a life-threatening inflammation of the meninges. Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) are the predominant causative pathogens. It most commonly affects adults >60 years because of impaired or waning immunity.
1 Νοε 2018 · International and local guidelines differ with regard to initial empirical therapy of bacterial meningitis in adults; the North American guideline recommends ceftriaxone and vancomycin for all patients, while the Australian, UK and European guidelines recommend that vancomycin only be added for patients who are more likely to have pneumococcal m...
Prevention. Complications. Meningitis and pneumonia. Risk factors. Meningitis can occur due to a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection and requires emergency medical treatment. Symptoms may...
17 Απρ 2023 · There are effective treatments and vaccines against some of the main bacterial causes of meningitis. However, meningitis remains a significant threat around the world. There are four main causes of acute bacterial meningitis: Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus) Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) Haemophilus influenzae.
31 Μαΐ 2024 · The epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment of specific pathogens, and use of dexamethasone in the management of community-acquired bacterial meningitis in adults are discussed separately.
