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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.
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.
6 Δεκ 2022 · This JAMA Patient Page explains the symptoms, spread, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of bacterial meningitis, an infection that causes inflammation.
27 Ιουλ 2023 · Bacterial meningitis represents a life-threatening inflammation of the meninges. Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) are the predominant causative pathogens. It most commonly affects adults >60 years because of impaired or waning immunity.
1 Νοε 2004 · Patients with bacterial meningitis are usually treated by primary care and emergency medicine physicians at the time of initial presentation, often in consultation with infectious diseases specialists, neurologists, and neurosurgeons.
ETIOLOGY OF RECURRENT BACTERIAL MENINGITIS. Predisposing factors for recurrent bacterial meningitis can be broadly categorized into congenital and acquired conditions and further divided into anatomical abnormalities, immunodeficiencies, and chronic parameningeal infections.
1 Νοε 2018 · Bacterial meningitis is a potentially catastrophic infectious disease associated with substantial mortality and a risk of permanent disability in survivors. 1 Despite ongoing advances in diagnostic methods and treatment strategies, mortality remains as high as 30% in pneumococcal meningitis and 5–10% in meningococcal meningitis. 2, 3 However, ou...
