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Bacterial Meningitis Summary

1628 relevant articles (106 outcomes, 187 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: Bacterial infections of the leptomeninges and subarachnoid space, frequently involving the cerebral cortex, cranial nerves, cerebral blood vessels, spinal cord, and nerve roots. The type of causative organism varies with age and clinical status (e.g., post-operative, immunodeficient, or post-traumatic states). Clinical manifestations include the acute onset of fever, stiff neck, altered mentation, seizures, and focal neurologic deficits. Death may occur within 24 hours of disease onset. Pathologic features include a purulent exudate in the subarachnoid space, and diffuse inflammation of neural and vascular structures. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1994, Ch24, pp1-5)

Also Known As: Meningitis, Bacterial; Bacterial Meningitides; Meningitides, Bacterial

Key Drugs and Agents for Bacterial Meningitis

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Dexamethasone (Maxidex) : 16 outcomes 41 studies in 149 results : FDA 74 Generic
  2. Ceftriaxone (Ceftriaxon) : 13 outcomes 18 studies in 85 results : FDA 27 Generic
  3. Cefotaxime (Kendrick) : 11 outcomes 12 studies in 66 results : FDA 13 Generic
  4. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics) : 7 outcomes 17 studies in 171 results : IBA
  5. Cefuroxime (Zinacef) : 6 outcomes 5 studies in 18 results : FDA 10 Generic
  6. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids) : 5 outcomes 9 studies in 42 results : IBA
  7. Anti-Infective Agents (Microbicides) : 5 outcomes 4 studies in 21 results : IBA
  8. Chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin) : 4 outcomes 5 studies in 60 results : FDA 27
  9. Lactic Acid : 3 outcomes 4 studies in 59 results : FDA 5 Generic
  10. C-Reactive Protein : 3 outcomes 2 studies in 45 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Bacterial Meningitis

  1. Meningitis
  2. Infection
  3. Viral Meningitis
  4. Hearing Loss (Hearing Impairment)
  5. Brain Injuries (Brain Injury)
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Key Therapies for Bacterial Meningitis

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  1. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy) : 2 outcomes 4 studies in 19 results
  2. Intensive Care (Surgical Intensive Care) : 1 outcome 2 studies in 12 results
  3. Aftercare (After-Treatment) : 1 outcome 2 studies in 10 results
  4. Prenatal Care : 1 outcome in 1 result
  5. Microspheres (Microsphere) : 3 studies in 3 results
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