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Prevention |. Treatment. Bacterial meningitis is inflammation of the layers of tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord (meninges) caused by bacteria. Newborns with bacterial meningitis are usually irritable, vomit, or may have seizures. The diagnosis is based on the results of a spinal tap and blood tests.
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Treatment will depend on your child’s symptoms, age, and general health. It will also depend on how severe the condition is. Treatment varies by type of meningitis. The treatments by type include: Bacterial meningitis. Treatment is started as quickly as possible.
Antibiotics are given to treat the infection. Meningitis is sometimes fatal, even after receiving appropriate treatment. Vaccination can help prevent certain bacterial infections that cause meningitis. For an overview of meningitis, see Introduction to Meningitis.
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Overview. Causes. Signs & Symptoms. Diagnosis. Treatment. Prevention. Getting Help. What Is Meningitis? Meningitis (men-in-JIE-tiss) is an infection of the meninges (men-IN-jeez). These are the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis is more common in infants and young children than in adults.
What treatment is needed for meningitis in newborns? If your baby has bacterial meningitis, they will need treatment in hospital. If they are seriously unwell, they may need to be cared for in a neonatal high dependency unit (HDU) or a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
31 Ιαν 2023 · Bacterial meningitis is a life-threatening inflammation of the meninges, which most commonly affects young children (<2 years of age) because of impaired immunity. It is a notifiable disease in the UK.
