Human Herpesvirus‐6 Infectious Meningitis With Lymphadenitis in an Immunocompetent Adult
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DOI: 10.1002/brb3.70590
Abstract: Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV‐6) infections are primarily observed in immunocompromised individuals, such as those with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or organ transplant recipients. However, its role as a pathogen in immunocompetent adults remains debated. We aimed… read more here.
Keywords: immunocompetent; human herpesvirus; lymphadenitis; herpesvirus infectious ... See more keywords
Basophilic meningitis
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DOI: 10.1002/dc.25098
Abstract: We report the case of a 9-year-old girl was admitted to the hospital with fever, headache, and vomiting. Physical examination revealed stiff neck, positive Brudzinski's sign, negative Kerning's sign, and skin rash in lumbar region.… read more here.
Keywords: csf; meningitis; basophilic meningitis; blood ... See more keywords
Clinical and laboratory detection of nonpolio enteroviruses among different age groups of aseptic meningitis patients in Alexandria, Egypt
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.26480
Abstract: Viral meningitis is the most common type of meningitis. Worldwide, nonpolio enteroviruses (NPEVs) account for 23%–60% of all cases of viral meningitis. We aimed to detect NPEV among aseptic meningitis cases using reverse transcription‐polymerase chain… read more here.
Keywords: meningitis; laboratory detection; nonpolio enteroviruses; clinical laboratory ... See more keywords
The impact of cerebrospinal fluid viral polymerase chain reaction testing on the management of adults with viral meningitis: A multi‐center retrospective study
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.28198
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of viral polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing in patients with aseptic meningitis and identify opportunities for improvement in clinical management. All cerebrospinal fluid samples collected… read more here.
Keywords: chain reaction; polymerase chain; meningitis; cerebrospinal fluid ... See more keywords
Severe bacterial meningitis due to an enterothecal fistula in a 6-year-old child with Currarino syndrome: evaluation of surgical strategy with review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1007/s00381-019-04138-8
Abstract: Meningitis is a rare but serious complication in patients with Currarino syndrome. We present a 6-year-old girl with a fulminant meningitis due to an enterothecal fistula involving the anterior sacral meningocele. Initial treatment consisted of… read more here.
Keywords: meningitis; currarino syndrome; enterothecal fistula; meningitis due ... See more keywords
A perspective in the management of myelomeningocoele in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa
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DOI: 10.1007/s00381-020-04506-9
Abstract: Background Myelomeningocoele (MMC) is common in the developing world. The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical characteristics and management of myelomeningocoele and to identify factors contributing to outcomes. Methods This was a… read more here.
Keywords: meningitis; myelomeningocoele; management myelomeningocoele; wound sepsis ... See more keywords
The cerebrospinal fluid neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio is a sensitive biomarker for bacterial meningitis in children
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DOI: 10.1007/s00381-022-05501-y
Abstract: The cerebrospinal fluid neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (CSF NLR) as a diagnostic biomarker of bacterial meningitis has been reported in adult trials. The aim of this study was to evaluate the CSF NLR as a diagnostic biomarker… read more here.
Keywords: biomarker bacterial; cerebrospinal fluid; meningitis; bacterial meningitis ... See more keywords
Tigecycline salvage therapy for ventriculoperitoneal shunt meningitis due to extensively drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
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DOI: 10.1007/s00431-018-3271-2
Abstract: To the Editor, We read with great interest the article by Ye et al. [3] regarding tigecycline treatment for severe infection in children. In this cohort, only one patient with meningitis received tigecycline without clinical… read more here.
Keywords: meningitis; tigecycline; treatment; extensively drug ... See more keywords
Use of intensive care, intracranial pressure monitoring, and external ventricular drainage devises in patients with bacterial meningitis, a cohort study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-024-06188-7
Abstract: Bacterial meningitis can cause a life-threatening increase in intracranial pressure (ICP). ICP-targeted treatment including an ICP monitoring device and external ventricular drainage (EVD) may improve outcomes but is also associated with the risk of complications.… read more here.
Keywords: patients bacterial; device; bacterial meningitis; meningitis ... See more keywords
Local complications of adjunct intrathecal antibiotics for nosocomial meningitis associated with gram-negative pathogens: a meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10143-019-01226-w
Abstract: Direct delivery of antibiotics to the ventricular system offers an alternative for the management of nosocomial meningitis. However, the available literature frequently results in controversial findings regarding its safety. The present meta-analysis aimed at summarizing… read more here.
Keywords: meningitis; meningitis associated; analysis; local complications ... See more keywords
Persistent aseptic meningitis in a child—think patch
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DOI: 10.1007/s10354-020-00765-y
Abstract: Background In patients with neurosurgical interventions requiring dura reconstruction, the use of bovine graft material may be required. Patients and methods Case report. Results We present a 12-year-old girl with a profound graft reaction with severe neurologic… read more here.
Keywords: meningitis; persistent aseptic; child think; meningitis child ... See more keywords