Αποτελέσματα Αναζήτησης
17 Απρ 2023 · Bacterial meningitis is the most common dangerous type of meningitis and can be fatal within 24 hours. Meningitis can affect people of any age. There are effective treatments and vaccines against some of the main bacterial causes of meningitis.
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.
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.
30 Μαρ 2018 · Bacterial meningitis is a major diagnostic and therapeutic problem among children and neonates, with severe, rapidly progressing course and potentially life-threatening complications. Early antibacterial treatment is essential for the patient’s favorable prognosis.
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 ...
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.
12 Αυγ 2023 · Meningitis is a life-threatening disorder that is most often caused by bacteria or viruses. Before the era of antibiotics, the condition was universally fatal. Nevertheless, even with great innovations in healthcare, the condition still carries a mortality rate of close to 25%. Go to: Etiology. Meningitis is defined as inflammation of the meninges.
