Bacterial meningitis
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Bacterial meningitis Microchapters |
Diagnosis |
Treatment |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: , Aysha Aslam, M.B.B.S[2]
Synonyms and keywords: BM, Purulent meningitis, Pneumococcal meningitis, Meningococcal meningitis
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Meningitis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | CT | Lumbar Puncture | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies