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20 Οκτ 2021 · Most infants with viral meningitis do not require hospitalization. They usually recover at home within 7–10 days. Doctors do not treat them with antibiotics because these drugs are not...
6 Ιουλ 2023 · Objectives: Summarize the common etiologies of neonatal meningitis. Implement current recommendations, including lumbar puncture, for evaluating patients with neonatal meningitis. Select the recommended antimicrobial therapy in patients with neonatal meningitis.
Meningitis is an inflammation of the thin membranes that cover the brain and the spinal cord. It is most often caused by a bacterial or viral infection that moves into the cerebral spinal fluid. A fungus or parasite may also cause meningitis.
Bacterial meningitis in newborns usually results from an infection of the blood (sepsis). The infection is most commonly caused by the following bacteria: Group B streptococci. Escherichia coli. Listeria monocytogenes. A number of other bacteria may cause meningitis as well.
11 Δεκ 2023 · Treatment . The treatment of meningitis in babies is focused on comfort and the prevention of long-term complications. Treatment is tailored to controlling symptoms and, in some cases, to treating the infectious pathogen.
Treatment at home. Normally, your child will be able to go home if their meningitis is mild and if it’s viral. This is because viral meningitis usually improves on its own in seven to 10 days and tends not to cause serious problems (NHS, 2019).
26 Φεβ 2018 · Meningitis can have lasting effects on babies and can be fatal in some cases. However, prompt medical treatment can significantly reduce the risk of serious complications.
