Pyogenic meningitis

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Other literature type 01 May 1955 English Publisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLCJournal:The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, volume 22, pages 99-106 (issn: 0019-5456, eissn: 0973-7693,

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Authors: P N, TANEJA; O P, GHAI;

doi: 10.1007/bf02819887

pmid: 13242170

Pyogenic meningitis

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Abstract

1. 33 cases of pyogenic meningitis are reviewed. 2. The importance of early diagnosis and institution of specific therapy to curtail mortality is stressed. 3. That meningitis can occur without neck rigidity, positive Kernig’s sign or bulging fontanelle has been mentioned. 4. The features for early clinical diagnosis and the importance of routine lumbar punctures are emphasized. 5. The pneumococcal variety is the commonest in this series. 6. The presence of sub-dural effusion and low C.S.F. pressure states are explained.

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Humans, Meningitis, Meningitis, Bacterial

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