Original Article

Causes and Presentation of Meningitis in a Baltimore Community Hospital 1997–2006

Objectives: Described here is the clinical presentation and etiology of community-acquired meningitis in adult patients in a Baltimore community hospital from 1997 to 2006. Method: A retrospective chart review was performed. Data were collected regarding demographics, presenting symptoms, cerebrospinal fluid findings, and outcome. Results: Of 80 patients identified, 17 were…