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Staphylococcal (staph) meningitis is a bacterial infection that affects the meninges. These are the protective covering around your spinal cord and brain. The condition is often fatal, but...
10 Σεπ 2022 · Staphylococcal meningitis is caused by staphylococcus bacteria. When it is caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria, it usually develops as a complication of surgery or as an infection that spreads through the blood from another site.
17 Οκτ 2024 · 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.
6 ημέρες πριν · 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.
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.
27 Ιουλ 2023 · Bacterial meningitis is a serious inflammation of the meninges caused by various bacteria. Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) are the predominant causative pathogens in adults.
31 Μαΐ 2024 · Bacterial meningitis is a medical emergency, and immediate steps must be taken to establish the specific cause and initiate effective therapy. The mortality rate of bacterial meningitis approaches 100 percent and, even with optimal therapy, there is a high failure rate.
