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31 Μαΐ 2024 · The treatment and prevention of bacterial meningitis caused by specific pathogens will be reviewed here. The epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, initial management, and use of dexamethasone for the treatment of bacterial meningitis are discussed separately.
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Treatment of bacterial meningitis caused by specific...
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Bacterial meningitis is a medical emergency, and immediate...
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8 Αυγ 2023 · Patients with bacterial meningitis due to head trauma or post-neurosurgical procedure need to be covered for methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus and aerobic gram-negative organisms. They should receive vancomycin and ceftazidime or cefepime.
1 Μαΐ 2016 · The empiric antibiotic treatment in bacterial meningitis patients is based on expert opinion and differentiated for demographic/epidemiologic factors (age and rate of reduced antibiotic susceptibility).
1 Σεπ 2017 · Dexamethasone should be administered to children and adults with suspected bacterial meningitis before or at the time of initiation of antibiotics. Vaccination against the most common pathogens...
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 .
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 untreated disease approaches 100 percent [ 1 ], and even with optimal therapy, it is associated with significant morbidity and mortality [ 2,3 ].
Bacterial meningitis occurs among all age groups, especially during childhood . Acute bacterial meningitis is related to high rates of mortality and morbidity. Hence, precise diagnosis and suitable prescription of antimicrobials for its treatment are necessary .
