Gowthami Bainaboina1 Author

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Imaging in Bacterial Meningitis

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Gowthami Bainaboina1*

Meningitis is a clinical syndrome characterized by inflammation of the meninges. The most common cause of meningeal inflammation is bacterial or viral infection. Most cases of bacterial meningitis are localized over the dorsum of the brain; however, under certain conditions, meningitis may be concentrated at the base of the brain, as with fungal diseases and tuberculosis. Bacterial meningitis must be the first and foremost consideration in the differential diagnosis of patients with headache, neck stiffness, fever, and altered mental status. Acute bacterial meningitis is a medical emergency, and delays in instituting effective antimicrobial therapy result in increased morbidity and mortality. The decision to obtain a brain CT scan before LP should not delay the institution of antibiotic... view more»

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