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Viral meningitis is usually less clinically severe than bacterial meningitis. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV) are two main examples of neurotropic viruses that can frequently cause disease. HSV-1 infection can cause severe encephalitis in adults whereas in children, HSV-2 tends to cause more serious infections.
12 Αυγ 2023 · The CSF findings expected in bacterial, viral, and fungal meningitis are listed in the chart: Expected CSF findings in bacterial versus viral versus fungal meningitis. Ideally, the CSF sample should be obtained before initiating antimicrobials.
The criterion standard for bacterial meningitis was a positive CSF or blood culture. For viral meningitis, it was a discharge diagnosis of viral meningitis with no other etiology evident. A new prediction model was developed by using stepwise logistic regression analysis.
7 Αυγ 2023 · Viral meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges caused by a virus. It is most common in young children but is seen across all age groups. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of viral meningitis and explains the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating and treating patients with viral meningitis. Objectives:
30 Μαρ 2023 · Learn about the differences between viral and bacterial meningitis, including their causes, symptoms, treatments, and outlook.
Bacterial meningitis is a severe infectious disease of the mem-branes lining the brain resulting in a high mortality and morbidity throughout the world. In the past decades the epidemiology and treatment strategies for community-acquired bacterial meningitis have significantly changed [1–3].
Bacterial meningitis is life threatening, and must be distinguished from the more common aseptic (viral) meningitis.