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8 Αυγ 2023 · Etiology. Bacterial meningitis is caused by a bacterial infection of the meninges, resulting in inflammation. The infection is either community-acquired or nosocomial. Community-acquired bacterial meningitis is the result of the invasion of the bacteria into the meninges from bacteremia or direct extension from local infection.
1 Νοε 2004 · Once the Bacterial Etiology of Meningitis Is Established, What Specific Antimicrobial Agents Should Be Used for Treatment? Once a bacterial pathogen is isolated and in vitro susceptibility testing is performed, antimicrobial treatment should be modified for optimal therapy.
1 Σεπ 2017 · The etiologies of meningitis range in severity from benign and self-limited to life-threatening with potentially severe morbidity. Bacterial meningitis is a medical emergency that requires...
12 Αυγ 2023 · The infectious etiologic agents of meningitis include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and less commonly parasites. Risk factors for meningitis include: Chronic medical disorders (renal failure, diabetes, adrenal insufficiency, cystic fibrosis) Extremes of age. Undervaccination.
27 Ιουλ 2023 · Obtain cerebrospinal fluid by performing a lumbar puncture; this is the most important investigation for suspected bacterial meningitis. Start empirical antimicrobial therapy promptly. When the specific organism is identified, target treatment accordingly.
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...
31 Μαΐ 2024 · The treatment and prevention of bacterial meningitis caused by specific pathogens will be reviewed here. The epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, initial management, and use of dexamethasone for the treatment of bacterial meningitis are discussed separately.
