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Central nervous system infections are associated with a high mortality and morbidity in all population groups. Early diagnosis and treatment of bacterial meningitis and brain abscess leads to improved outcomes. Suspected bacterial meningitis should be considered a medical emergency with an emphasis on early lumbar puncture and prompt initiation of empirical antibiotic therapy together with corticosteroids...
Bacterial meningitis and brain abscess continue to cause significant morbidity and mortality in children and adults. This article reviews pyogenic, non-tuberculous meningitis and brain abscess, specifically: recent changes in the epidemiology caused by new immunizations; the clinical manifestations at different ages (from non-specific signs in infancy to localizing clinical signs in older children...
Bacterial meningitis and brain abscess continue to cause significant morbidity and mortality in children and adults. This article reviews recent changes in the epidemiology caused by new immunisations; the clinical manifestations at different ages; advances in the understanding of the pathophysiology; and current treatment strategies including the use of adjunctive therapies such as corticosteroids.
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