Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Bacterial meningitis--an update.

M I Marks1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of California, Irvine.

Clinical Pediatrics
|December 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This report details updated clinical guidance for bacterial meningitis in children. Key updates include diagnostic signs, revised antibiotic regimens, shorter treatment durations, and the use of dexamethasone to prevent long-term complications.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Oral therapy for orthopedic infections in children and adults.

Orthopedics·2014
Same author

URIs in children.

Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien·2011
Same author

Smallpox vaccination.

Canadian Medical Association journal·2010
Same author

Adverse reactions to 1975 bivalent influenza vaccine in children.

Canadian Medical Association journal·2010
Same author

Respiratory syncytial virus infection in isolated populations.

The Pediatric infectious disease journal·1995
Same author

Infectious diarrhea: introduction and commentary.

Pediatric annals·1994
Same journal

Effect of Preferred Language on Pediatric Rapid Response Activation and Subsequent Intensive Care Utilization.

Clinical pediatrics·2026
Same journal

Documented Caregiver Report of Wheezing at Home is Associated With Decreased Length of Pediatric Asthma Hospitalizations.

Clinical pediatrics·2026
Same journal

The Rash That Will Not Go Away.

Clinical pediatrics·2026
Same journal

Virtual Reality Education for Hospitalized Pediatric Patients Improves Intrinsic Motivation: A Prospective, Randomized Crossover Study.

Clinical pediatrics·2026
Same journal

Pediatric Invasive Group A Streptococcus Characteristics Before, During, and After COVID-19.

Clinical pediatrics·2026
Same journal

Lichen Sclerosus: A Common but Often Overlooked Condition in Pediatric Patients.

Clinical pediatrics·2026
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Bacterial meningitis remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in infants and children.
  • Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial to minimize severe outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide updated clinical information on the diagnosis and management of bacterial meningitis in pediatric populations.
  • To highlight current treatment strategies, including antibiotic choices, therapy durations, and adjunctive therapies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current clinical practices and emerging research in pediatric bacterial meningitis.
  • Emphasis on diagnostic indicators such as shock and increased intracranial pressure.
  • Discussion of recommended antibiotic regimens and adjunctive treatments like corticosteroids.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Current antibiotic choices include ampicillin with cefotaxime or ceftriaxone for young infants, and cephalosporins for older children.
  • Shorter therapy durations are now common (5-10 days depending on the pathogen).
  • Dexamethasone administration before antibiotics is recommended to reduce neurologic and audiologic sequelae.

Conclusions:

  • Updated treatment protocols for bacterial meningitis improve patient outcomes.
  • Adjunctive therapies like dexamethasone and preventative strategies such as Haemophilus influenzae vaccination are vital.
  • Future research directions include endotoxin neutralizers and anti-inflammatory drugs to further mitigate tissue injury.