purulent meningitis


purulent meningitis

Infectious disease Acute inflammation of the meninges, which often extends to the brain and ventricles, causing ventriculitis Etiology Bacteria, fungi, rarely parasites Clinical Headache, stiff neck or back, N&V Lab CSF pleocytosis, ↑↑↑ PMNs Management Antibiotics Prognosis A function of response to antibiotics. Cf Aseptic meningitis.