Overview
Meningitis is the bacterial infection of the meninges and subarachnoid space that is usually caused by bacteria and results in high mortality and morbidity throughout the world.
Common symptoms in newborns are lethargy, fever, seizures, irritability and bulging fontanelle. While in children the common symptoms are fever, nuchal rigidity (incidence increases with age) and altered consciousness.
Part of the diagnosis of meningitis is performing a complete neurologic exam, including a mental status exam if applicable.
Optimal antibiotic treatment entails that the drug have a bactericidal effect in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
For further information regarding the management of Meningitis - Acute, Bacterial (Pediatric), please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
Common symptoms in newborns are lethargy, fever, seizures, irritability and bulging fontanelle. While in children the common symptoms are fever, nuchal rigidity (incidence increases with age) and altered consciousness.
Part of the diagnosis of meningitis is performing a complete neurologic exam, including a mental status exam if applicable.
Optimal antibiotic treatment entails that the drug have a bactericidal effect in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
For further information regarding the management of Meningitis - Acute, Bacterial (Pediatric), please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
