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17 maj 2017 · DEFINITION • Bacterial meningitis is an acute purulent infection within the subarachnoid space. • It is associated with a CNS inflammatory reaction that may result in decreased consciousness, seizures, raised intracranial pressure (ICP), and stroke.
This roadmap covers the organisms responsible for the majority of acute bacterial meningitis, namely Neisseria meningitidis (Nm), Streptococcus pneumoniae (Spn), Haemophilus influenzae (Hi) and Streptococcus agalactiae (commonly referred to as Group B Streptococcus (GBS).
Meningitis is a bacterial infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Transmission 1. The bacteria can spread through respiratory and throat secretions.
Bacterial infection is a major cause of meningitis, carrying a high case fatality and substantial after-effects (3,4). The roadmap focuses on the main infectious pathogens responsible for acute bacterial meningitis (as shown in Table 1 below), for which vaccines are either available, or likely to become available, in the next few
8 sie 2023 · Bacterial meningitis is a bacterial infection of the meninges, which is the protective covering for the brain and spinal cord resulting in inflammation. It is a serious and life-threatening condition that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Meningitis occurs when bacteria evade mucosal and circulating immune responses and invade the brain: directly, or across the blood–brain barrier. Tissue damage is caused when host genetic susceptibility is exploited by bacterial virulence.
17 kwi 2023 · There are effective treatments and vaccines against some of the main bacterial causes of meningitis. However, meningitis remains a significant threat around the world. There are four main causes of acute bacterial meningitis: Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus) Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) Haemophilus influenzae
