Bacterial meningitis in children

BMJ Best Practice takes healthcare professionals quickly and accurately to the latest clinical information, whenever and wherever they need itOur step by step guidance on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and prevention is updated daily using robust evidence based methodology and expert opinion.We are the only point of care tool to support the management of single conditions and patients with more complex comorbidities.bestpractice.bmj.comAre you a healthcare professional in England, Scotland or Wales? Access for free courtesy of the NHS here: bestpractice.bmj.com/info/accessnhsWhat you need to knowClassic signs of meningitis (neck stiffness, bulging fontanelle, high pitched cry) are often absent in infants with bacterial meningitisAround half of young infants diagnosed with bacterial meningitis are afebrile on presentationEscalate early. Consult a senior doctor in emergency medicine or paediatrics if you suspect bacterial meningitisBacterial meningitis is a life threatening inflammation of the meninges, which most commonly affects children under 2 (especially those under 3 months). It…
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