When it comes to bacterial infections, bacterial meningitis may not be the most common one, but it is certainly among the most serious. "The most worrisome part of bacterial meningitis is the ...

This guideline covers recognising, diagnosing and managing bacterial meningitis and meningococcal disease in babies, children, young people and adults. It aims to reduce death and disability by ...

Meningitis can occur due to a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection and requires emergency medical treatment. Symptoms may include stiff neck, sleepiness, and headache, among others. Meningitis is an ...

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Figure 1: Anatomical considerations for the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Despite the existence of antibiotic therapies, acute bacterial meningitis causes substantial morbidity and mortality, ...

Meningitis is inflammation of the three membranes (meninges) that line the brain and spinal cord. Although meningitis can affect people of any age, babies under 2 are at the highest risk of getting ...