Community-acquired bacterial meningitis in adults
D Van de Beek, J de Gans, AR Tunkel… - New England Journal …, 2006 - Mass Medical Soc
New England Journal of Medicine, 2006•Mass Medical Soc
This review summarizes recent changes in the treatment of adults with community-acquired
bacterial meningitis. It explains the initial assessment and management, the use of
adjunctive corticosteroids, and intensive care monitoring. The authors detail the approach to
complications such as transtentorial herniation, hydrocephalus, and focal seizures.
bacterial meningitis. It explains the initial assessment and management, the use of
adjunctive corticosteroids, and intensive care monitoring. The authors detail the approach to
complications such as transtentorial herniation, hydrocephalus, and focal seizures.
This review summarizes recent changes in the treatment of adults with community-acquired bacterial meningitis. It explains the initial assessment and management, the use of adjunctive corticosteroids, and intensive care monitoring. The authors detail the approach to complications such as transtentorial herniation, hydrocephalus, and focal seizures.
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