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8 Αυγ 2023 · Objectives: Identify the risk factors associated with development of bacterial meningitis in children and adults. Describe common history and physical findings in a patient with bacterial meningitis. Review the treatment and management options available for bacterial meningitis.
1 Σεπ 2017 · Bacterial meningitis is a medical emergency that requires prompt recognition and treatment. Mortality remains high despite the introduction of vaccinations for common pathogens that...
1 Νοε 2004 · The initial treatment approach to the patient with suspected acute bacterial meningitis depends on early recognition of the meningitis syndrome, rapid diagnostic evaluation, and emergent antimicrobial and adjunctive therapy .
1 Μαΐ 2016 · This guideline is written for all clinicians involved in diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of bacterial meningitis in adults and children with community-acquired bacterial meningitis in the context of hospital care, including infectious disease specialists, neurologists, intensive care specialists, paediatricians and microbiologists.
The evidence for respiratory symptoms was mixed. One study showed respiratory symptoms to be moderately specific but not sensitive, while another study showed high specificity and moderate sensitivity, for bacterial meningitis in babies and children. Gastrointestinal symptoms and food refusal.
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.
6 ημέρες πριν · Last updated: 01 Nov 2024. Summary. Bacterial meningitis represents a life-threatening inflammation of the meninges. Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis are the predominant causative pathogens in both adults and children. It commonly affects extremes of age (<2 months and >60 years) because of impaired or waning immunity.
