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Diagnosis and Management of Bacterial Meningitis in the Paediatric Population : A Review
Joint Authors
Tacon, Catherine L.
Flower, Oliver
Source
Emergency Medicine International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Paediatric bacterial meningitis is a neurological emergency which, despite advances in medical management, still has a significant morbidity and mortality.
Over recent decades new vaccines have led to a change in epidemiology of the disease; however, it remains a condition that requires a high index of suspicion, prompt diagnosis, and early management in the emergency department.
New laboratory techniques and clinical tools are aiding the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis, yet some controversies still exist in its management.
This paper outlines the changing epidemiology of the disease, current diagnostic techniques as well as controversies and advances in the management of bacterial meningitis in the paediatric population.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tacon, Catherine L.& Flower, Oliver. 2012. Diagnosis and Management of Bacterial Meningitis in the Paediatric Population : A Review. Emergency Medicine International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463248
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tacon, Catherine L.& Flower, Oliver. Diagnosis and Management of Bacterial Meningitis in the Paediatric Population : A Review. Emergency Medicine International No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463248
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tacon, Catherine L.& Flower, Oliver. Diagnosis and Management of Bacterial Meningitis in the Paediatric Population : A Review. Emergency Medicine International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463248
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-463248