Review: Pathophysiology and treatment of bacterial meningitis

Bacterial meningitis is a medical emergency requiring immediate diagnosis and immediate treatment. Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis are the most common and most aggressive pathogens of meningitis. Emerging antibiotic resistance is an upcoming challenge. Clinical and experimental s...

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Main Authors: Olaf Hoffman, Joerg R. Weber
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2009-11-01
Series:Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1756285609337975