Community-Acquired Recurrent Bacterial Meningitis in Adults

Adriani, Kirsten S.; Beek, Diederik van de; Brouwer, Matthijs C.; Spanjaard, Lodewijk; Gans, Jan de

doi:10.1086/520682

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“…Bacterial meningitis is the major cause of morbidity in children below the age of 5 years. [1] In our study TBM was found to be in the age group of 9 months to 4 years. Study done by Wilson et al found the greatest frequency of TBM cases in children between the ages 1 to 9 years.…”

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Assessment of Clinical Profile and Laboratory Parameters in Patients With Suspected Meningitis and Their Outcome at a Tertiary Centre , Bareilly U . P .

Pandey¹,

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2015

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A prospective study was carried out in department of Pediatrics between January 2013-June 2014. All patients admitted as suspected meningitis meeting our inclusion criteria were followed till discharge. Clinical profile, laboratory parameters and outcome at discharge were assessed. Total 95 patients were enrolled in the study. Out of which 73 patients were followed up till discharge meeting our inclusion criteria. Forty seven (64.38%) were diagnosed as Tubercular meningitis, 22(30.13%) as pyogenic meningitis and 4(5.47%) as aseptic meningitis. CSF ADA, CSF glucose and CSF WBC count were significant in diagnosis of meningitis. Early detection and prompt therapy are most important factors in prognosis of meningitis.

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Assessment of Clinical Profile and Laboratory Parameters in Patients With Suspected Meningitis and Their Outcome at a Tertiary Centre , Bareilly U . P .

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Pratap²

2015

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“…Recurrent bacterial meningitis accounts for 1 to 6% of meningitis cases acquired in the community (4,92,95,303). Conditions associated with recurrent meningitis are age dependent.…”

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Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Antimicrobial Treatment of Acute Bacterial Meningitis

2010

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SUMMARY The epidemiology of bacterial meningitis has changed as a result of the widespread use of conjugate vaccines and preventive antimicrobial treatment of pregnant women. Given the significant morbidity and mortality associated with bacterial meningitis, accurate information is necessary regarding the important etiological agents and populations at risk to ascertain public health measures and ensure appropriate management. In this review, we describe the changing epidemiology of bacterial meningitis in the United States and throughout the world by reviewing the global changes in etiological agents followed by specific microorganism data on the impact of the development and widespread use of conjugate vaccines. We provide recommendations for empirical antimicrobial and adjunctive treatments for clinical subgroups and review available laboratory methods in making the etiological diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Finally, we summarize risk factors, clinical features, and microbiological diagnostics for the specific bacteria causing this disease.

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“…Only five reports comprised more than five patients. [7,13,15,16] In this respect, our study features a comparatively higher number of adult patients.…”

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“…[6] Adriani et al [7] have conducted a prospective study on meningitis patients among the population in the Netherlands and reported this rate as 5%. However, the rate may be lower in children.…”

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