BACTERIAL MENINGITIS: CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS, MODES OF TRANSMISSION AND TREATMENT OPTIONS

BACTERIAL MENINGITIS: CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS, MODES OF TRANSMISSION AND TREATMENT OPTIONS

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Contents

Preface

Chapter I: Post-Meningitis Deafness and Cochlear Implantation

Abstract

Introduction

Objective

Materials and Methods

Results

Discussion

Conclusion

References

Chapter II: Red Flag Sign of Bacterial Meningitis in Children: A Study at a Single Center in Japan of Pre-Vaccine Era

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and Methods

Result

Discussion

Conclusion

Acknowledgment

References

Chapter III: Listeria monocytogenes Meningitis in Adults: Comprehensive Reviewand Successful Therapy with Ampicillin and Trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole in a Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patient

Abstract

Introduction

Epidemiology

Risk Factors

Clinical Manifestations

Diagnosis

Antimicrobial Therapy

Surgical Intervention

Clinical Outcome

Case Presentation

Conclusion

References

Chapter IV: Clinical Characteristics and Outcome of Klebsiella pneumoniae Meningitisin Adult Patients

Abstract

Introduction

Underlying Predisposing Factors

Pathogenesis

Clinical Manifestations

Diagnosis

Treatment and Outcome

Conclusion

References

Chapter V: Complications and Long-Term Prognosis of Bacterial Meningitis

Abstract

Introduction

Complications of Bacterial Meningitis

Neurological Complicationsof Bacterial Meningitis

Incidence

Impaired Mental Status

Cerebral Edema and IncreasedIntracranial Pressure

Seizures

Subdural Collections

Cerebritis and Cerebral Abscess

Hydrocephalus

Focal NeurologicAL Deficits(Hearing Impairment, Cranial NervePalsies, Hemiparesis or Quadriparesis)

Hemiparesis or Quadriparesis

Cerebrovascular Abnormalities

Ventriculitis

Neuropsychological Impairmentand Developmental Disability

Hypothalamic Dysfunction

Unusual Complications

Surgical Treatment of NeurologicalComplications of Bacterial Meningitis

Long-Term Prognosis of BacterialMeningitis

Mortality/Morbidity

Risk Factors for Adverse Outcome

Further Research

References

Index

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