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[Neonatal meningitis: study of 56 cases]
I Olmedo Díaz1, C R Pallás Alonso, M Miralles Molina
1Servicio de Neonatología, Hospital Doce de Octubre, Madrid.
Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
|February 1, 1997
Summary
Group B Streptococcus and E. coli were common causes of neonatal meningitis. Ultrasound findings and gestational age are key predictors of infant outcomes in meningitis cases.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Pediatric Neurology
Context:
- Neonatal meningitis poses a significant threat to infant health.
- Understanding causative organisms and risk factors is crucial for improving outcomes.
Purpose:
- To identify common pathogens causing neonatal meningitis in southern Madrid.
- To assess developmental outcomes and identify prognostic risk factors in affected infants.
Summary:
- This observational study analyzed 56 neonatal meningitis cases (1988-1994).
- Group B Streptococcus (27%), E. coli (11%), and enteroviruses (9%) were the most frequent causes.
- Prematurity, gram-negative organisms, and abnormal cerebral ultrasound findings were linked to mortality and sequelae.
Impact:
- Neonatal ultrasound, gestational age, causative agents, and neurological exams are vital for predicting prognosis.
- Findings can inform targeted interventions and improve management strategies for neonatal meningitis.