For meningitis meningitis: definition, signs and treatment
(Dr. Haninina Abi Nader)
Meningitis is a clinical syndrome characterized by inflammation of the membranes of the brain. The sufferer suffers from headaches, fever, stiff neck, and may also suffer from vomiting, confusion and fear of light.
In this regard, blood studies include CBC, electrolyte and blood serum, blood glucose level to compare with CSF level, lumbar puncture, CSF analysis, urea, creatinine test and liver condition. The patient may need to do a CT scan of his head or an IRM for his brain.
The treatment of meningitis begins with the use of crystals in the case of low blood pressure, taking preventive measures to protect against seizures, and the immediate start of treatment by means of experimental antibacterial drugs (pneumococcal and staphylococcal if they are the cause) Dexamethasone also dexamethasone. Enteroviruses, fungus, some medications, parasitic forms of meningitis, are also the causes of the latter. In terms of complications, some may be traumatic, stroke, hypoxemia or chronic disease.
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