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==Overview==
==Overview==
==Surgery==
==Surgery==
There is no role of surgery in the treatment of bacterial meningitis. However, neurosurgical assistance may be required in patients having complications of bacterial meningitis such as hydrocephalus, brain abscess, dural venous sinus thrombosis.


==References==
==References==

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Surgery

There is no role of surgery in the treatment of bacterial meningitis. However, neurosurgical assistance may be required in patients having complications of bacterial meningitis such as hydrocephalus, brain abscess, dural venous sinus thrombosis.

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