Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Cerebrovascular Abnormalities in Children With Acute Bacterial Meningitis

Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Cerebrovascular Abnormalities in Children With Acute Bacterial Meningitis

Introduction: Bacterial meningitis (BM) is a global public health concern that results in significant morbidity and mortality. Cerebral arterial narrowing contributes to stroke in BM and may be amenable to intervention. However, it is difficult to diagnose in resource-limited settings where the dise...

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Main Authors: Yudy Fonseca, Taty Tshimanga, Stephen Ray, Helen Malhotra, Jean Pongo, Joseph Bodi Mabiala, Montfort Bernard Gushu, Tusekile Phiri, Bertha Mekiseni Chikaonda, Davin Ambitapio Musungufu, Mananu Uchama, Nicole Fortier O'Brien
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
Subjects:
meningitis
transcranial Doppler ultrasound
neurovascular
pediatrics
bacterial
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2020.558857/full

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