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Many bacteria can cause meningitis. How they spread and who is at risk varies by bacteria type. Fungal meningitis is uncommon, difficult to diagnose, and treated with antifungal medicines. Three parasites are the main causes of parasitic meningitis, which is uncommon and hard to diagnose.
- Meningococcal
CDC provides information on meningococcal disease for the...
- About Viral Meningitis
Meningitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the protective...
- Meningococcal
Empirical therapy for suspected meningococcal disease is an extended-spectrum cephalosporin, such as cefotaxime or ceftriaxone. Treatment with penicillin or ampicillin requires susceptibility testing. Additional treatment may be needed to eradicate nasopharyngeal carriage.
Meningitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. A bacterial or viral infection can cause the swelling. Viral meningitis is the most common type of meningitis. Most people get better on their own without treatment, but it can be very serious.
30 Μαρ 2023 · Learn about the differences between viral and bacterial meningitis, including their causes, symptoms, treatments, and outlook.
1 Σεπ 2017 · Before CSF results are available, patients with suspected bacterial meningitis should be treated with antibiotics as quickly as possible. 8, 22, 36, 37 Acyclovir should be added if there is...
12 Αυγ 2023 · Objectives: Review the causes of meningitis. Describe the presentation of a patient with meningitis. Summarize the treatment of meningitis. Describe modalities to improve care coordination among interprofessional team members in order to improve outcomes for patients affected by meningitis. Access free multiple choice questions on this topic.
1 Νοε 2004 · In contrast to many other infectious diseases, the antimicrobial therapy for bacterial meningitis is not always based on randomized, prospective, double-blind clinical trials, but rather on data initially obtained from experimental animal models of infections.
