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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.
The evidence for respiratory symptoms was mixed. One study showed respiratory symptoms to be moderately specific but not sensitive, while another study showed high specificity and moderate sensitivity, for bacterial meningitis in babies and children. Gastrointestinal symptoms and food refusal.
11 Ιουν 2018 · Among neonates, most cases of bacterial meningitis are due to group B Streptococcus agalactiae, Escherichia coli, and Listeria monocytogenes, while most cases in children and adults are caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis.
24 Μαΐ 2023 · Article. Related content. Metrics. Responses. Emre Basatemur, consultant in paediatric emergency medicine. Author affiliations. Correspondence to E Basatemur emre.basatemur@nhs.net. BMJ Best Practice takes healthcare professionals quickly and accurately to the latest clinical information, whenever and wherever they need it.
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.
21 Ιουν 2003 · Summary. This review comprises aspects of the epidemiology, microbiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management, prognosis, and prevention of bacterial meningitis, with emphasis on the paediatric population.
The etiologic agents responsible for bacterial meningitis vary by age group. Among neo-nates, most cases of bacterial meningitis are due to group B Streptococcus agalactiae, Escheri-chia coli, and Listeria monocytogenes, while most cases in children and adults are caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis.
