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Microbiology - Neisseria Meningitides (UW 4265)
Mobeen Syed, MD - 2018-09-14 17:11:32
An analysis for different bacteria causing meningitis showed that patients with meningitis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae) treated with corticosteroids had a lower death rate (29.9% versus 36.0%), while no effect on mortality was seen in patients with Haemophilus influenzae (H. influenzae) and Neisseria meningitidis (N. meningitidis) meningitis.
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Microbiology - Neisseria Meningitides (UW 4265)
Mobeen Syed, MD - 2018-09-14 17:14:02
Also remember, pneumococcal meningitis is not associated with rapid onset of shock and skin manifestations. However, meningococcal meningitis can do this. |
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Microbiology - Neisseria Meningitides (UW 4265)
Mobeen Syed, MD - 2018-09-14 17:12:01
On the other hand, corticosteroids are useful in reducing the death rate in pneumococcal meningitis. |