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[CBO-guideline 'Bacterial meningitis'].

J J Roord1, C J Kaandorp,

  • 1Academisch Ziekenhuis Vrije Universiteit, afd. Kindergeneeskunde, Amsterdam.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|February 24, 2001
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Bacterial meningitis is mainly caused by Neisseria meningitidis and Streptococcus pneumoniae. Haemophilus influenzae type b meningitis is rare in the Netherlands due to vaccination, simplifying initial treatment strategies for bacterial meningitis.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Context:

  • Neisseria meningitidis and Streptococcus pneumoniae are primary causes of bacterial meningitis.
  • Haemophilus influenzae type b meningitis incidence is low in the Netherlands due to successful vaccination.
  • Clinical presentation of bacterial meningitis can vary, especially in neonates.

Purpose:

  • To outline current understanding and management of bacterial meningitis.
  • To inform initial empiric antimicrobial therapy decisions.
  • To guide diagnostic procedures like lumbar puncture and CSF examination.

Summary:

  • Acute bacterial meningitis presents with symptoms like fever, headache, stiff neck, and vomiting, though these signs may be absent.
  • Lumbar puncture is crucial for diagnosis in suspected cases, with contraindications including papilledema or focal neurological symptoms pending CT scan.

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  • Antibiotic treatment should commence promptly, and CSF re-examination is unnecessary in adequately treated patients.

    • Impact:

    • Simplifies initial empiric antimicrobial therapy by excluding Haemophilus influenzae type b.
    • Highlights the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment for bacterial meningitis.
    • Provides guidance on lumbar puncture indications and contraindications, and antibiotic management strategies.