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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.
17 Οκτ 2024 · Bacterial meningitis. New-onset bacterial meningitis needs treatment right away with antibiotics given through a vein, called intravenous antibiotics. Sometimes corticosteroids are part of the treatment. This helps you recover and cuts the risk of complications, such as brain swelling and seizures.
8 Αυγ 2023 · 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.
31 Ιαν 2023 · Bacterial meningitis is a life-threatening inflammation of the meninges, which most commonly affects young children (<2 years of age) because of impaired immunity. It is a notifiable disease in the UK.
One study (Borchsenius 1991) reported the following signs and symptoms of bacterial meningitis in an undefined age range: reduced general condition; cyanosis; petechiae (≤4 mm); ecchymoses (>4 mm); neck stiffness; reduced consciousness; cold extremities; and body pain.
In this review, we describe the changing epidemiology of bacterial meningitis by reviewing the global changes in etiological agents followed by specific microorganism data on the impact of the development and widespread use of conjugate vaccines.
In infants and young children worldwide, S treptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitides, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) are the most common causes of bacterial meningitis. Among children older than 5 years of age and adolescents, S. pneumoniae and N. meningitidis are the predominant causes of bacterial meningitis [1,12].
