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8 Αυγ 2023 · Objectives: 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.
Pediatric bacterial meningitis is a life-threatening illness that results from bacterial infection of the meninges and leaves some survivors with significant sequelae. Therefore, meticulous...
31 Ιαν 2023 · Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) and Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus) are the predominant causative pathogens in children ≥3 months, while Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococcus) and Escherichia coli are the most common causative pathogens in neonates.
24 Μαΐ 2023 · This article, based on BMJ Best Practice, covers assessment of and initial management of suspected bacterial meningitis acquired by children in the community; the condition may also be associated with invasive procedures or head trauma, but meningitis associated with healthcare, and infants with meningitis in neonatal units, are beyond the ...
11 Νοε 2020 · Earlier studies in pediatric community-acquired bacterial meningitis have shown that five pathogens (H. influenzae, S. pneumoniae, N. meningitidis, GBS and Listeria monocytogenes) are the most common causes of bacterial meningitis.
E. coli and S. pneumoniae were the most com-mon pathogens that caused bacterial meningitis in neonates in Africa (17.7% and 20.4%, respectively). N. meningitidis was the most common in children aged ±1±5 years in Europe (47.0%). Due to paucity of data, meta-analyses could not be performed in all age groups for all regions.
22 Φεβ 2024 · Summary. There is a need for a global approach to surveillance and prevention of bacterial meningitis. Increasing vaccination coverage with conjugate vaccines against pneumococcus and meningococcus with optimal immunization schedules are high-value healthcare interventions.
