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RMJ. 2007; 32(2): 109-111


Bacterial meningitis in children

Sameer Marji.




Abstract

Objective: To demonstrate the epidemiology, clinical manifestations and
bacteriological profile of bacterial meningitis in children beyond the neonatal period
in our hospital.
Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study conducted at Prince Rashid
Hospital in Irbid, Jordan .The medical records of 50 children with the diagnosis of
bacterial meningitis during 4 years period, were reviewed.
Results: The main cause of infection was streptococcus pneumoniae, followed by
Haemophilus influenzae and Niesseria meningitides. Mortality was higher in infants
and meningococcal infection, while complications were more encountered in cases of
streptococcus pneumoniae. Cerebrospinal fluid culture was positive in 11 cases and
Latex agglutination test in 39.
Conclusion: There is a significant reduction of the numbers of bacterial meningitis
caused by Haemophilus influinzae type B species. (Rawal Med J 2007;32:109-111).

Key words: Meningitis, hemophilis, CSF, neonatal sepsis.






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