Original Article
Treatment of Meningitis A Retrospective Study
Abstract
The findings in 135 patients with meningitis due to H. influenzae, N. meningitidis and D. pneumoniae treated by one of two regimens—either with multiple antimicrobial drugs or a single agent after one to three days of multiple antimicrobial therapy showed no statistical difference in the clinical course, incidence or type of complications. The management of shock and other complications in purulent meningitis in relationship to the development of long-term complications is discussed.This content is limited to qualifying members.
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