purulent meningitis

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purulent meningitis

Infectious disease Acute inflammation of the meninges, which often extends to the brain and ventricles, causing ventriculitis Etiology Bacteria, fungi, rarely parasites Clinical Headache, stiff neck or back, N&V Lab CSF pleocytosis, ↑↑↑ PMNs Management Antibiotics Prognosis A function of response to antibiotics. Cf Aseptic meningitis.

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