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Pneumococcal Meningitis (Streptococcus pneumoniae Meningitis)

An acute purulent infection of the meninges and subarachnoid space caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, most prevalent in children and adults over the age of 60. This illness may be associated with OTITIS MEDIA; MASTOIDITIS; SINUSITIS; RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS; sickle cell disease (ANEMIA, SICKLE CELL); skull fractures; and other disorders. Clinical manifestations include FEVER; HEADACHE; neck stiffness; and somnolence followed by SEIZURES; focal neurologic deficits (notably DEAFNESS); and COMA. (From Miller et al., Merritt's Textbook of Neurology, 9th ed, p111)
Also Known As:
Streptococcus pneumoniae Meningitis; Meningitis, Pneumococcal; Experimental Pneumococcal Meningitis; Meningitis, Pneumococcal, Experimental; Meningitis, Pneumococcal, Penicillin-Resistant; Meningitis, Pneumococcal, Recurrent; Experimental Pneumococcal Meningitides; Meningitides, Streptococcus pneumoniae; Meningitis, Experimental Pneumococcal; Pneumococcal Meningitides; Pneumococcal Meningitides, Experimental; Pneumococcal Meningitis, Experimental; Streptococcus pneumoniae Meningitides; Meningitis, Streptococcus pneumoniae
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Related Diseases

1. Meningitis
2. Infections
3. Hearing Loss (Hearing Impairment)
4. Endocarditis
5. Bacterial Meningitis

Experts

1. Leib, Stephen L: 49 articles (01/2022 - 09/2002)
2. van de Beek, Diederik: 32 articles (01/2022 - 11/2002)
3. Grandgirard, Denis: 30 articles (01/2022 - 05/2003)
4. Koedel, Uwe: 28 articles (07/2020 - 01/2002)
5. Barichello, Tatiana: 25 articles (01/2021 - 11/2009)
6. Brouwer, Matthijs C: 23 articles (01/2022 - 09/2010)
7. Generoso, Jaqueline S: 21 articles (01/2021 - 06/2010)
8. Pfister, Hans-Walter: 20 articles (01/2018 - 01/2002)
9. Quevedo, João: 20 articles (01/2017 - 11/2009)
10. van der Ende, Arie: 15 articles (01/2022 - 09/2008)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Pneumococcal Meningitis:
1. Ceftriaxone (Ceftriaxon)FDA LinkGeneric
2. Dexamethasone (Maxidex)FDA LinkGeneric
3. Penicillins (Penicillin)FDA Link
4. VancomycinFDA LinkGeneric
5. Cephalosporins (Cephalosporin Antibiotics)IBA
6. Rifampin (Rifampicin)FDA LinkGeneric
7. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
8. DaptomycinFDA Link
9. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA
10. VaccinesIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
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3. Splenectomy
4. Critical Care (Surgical Intensive Care)
5. Intravenous Administration