Eficacia de la dexametasona como terapia complementaria, en meningitis bacteriana aguda por Streptococcus pneumoniae, en adultos
Copyright policy )Eficacia de la dexametasona como terapia complementaria, en meningitis bacteriana aguda por Streptococcus pneumoniae, en adultos
Abstract: Acute bacterial meningitis due to S. pneumoniae in adults has a high morbidity rate. Corticosteroids are not used routinely. Here, complementary therapy with dexamethasona was used in 6 patients who received penicillin plus chloramphenicol. The results showed there was clinical improvement. The continuation of this study with more patients is recommended. Resumen: La meningitis bacteriana aguda por S. pneumoniae en adultos presenta elevada tasa de morbimortalidad. Los cortiocosteroides no son usados de forma rutinaria, aquí la terapia complementaria con dexametasona se administró a 6 pacientes que recibieron penicilina sódica y cloranfenicol. Los resultados sugieren que mejora la evolución clínica. Se recomienda continuar el estudio con más pacientes.
therapy, chloramphenicol, dextramethasona, dexametasona, RC955-962, meningitis, terapia, S. pneumoniae, Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine, Meningitis, cloranfenicol, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270
therapy, chloramphenicol, dextramethasona, dexametasona, RC955-962, meningitis, terapia, S. pneumoniae, Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine, Meningitis, cloranfenicol, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270
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