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PDF | Bacterial meningitis is still considered serious life-threatening disease in spite of the decline in the morbidity and mortality in the last decade. The expeditious diagnosis of the disease What is meningitis? Meningitis is an infection of the membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can be caused by a bacterial, fungal or viral infection. Meningitis can be acute, with a quick onset of symptoms, it can be chronic, lasting a month or more, or it can be mild or aseptic. When bacterial meningitis is likely, antibiotics should be given immediately, prior to imaging studies and lumbar puncture. In patients with a lower clinical likelihood of bacterial meningitis, antibiotics can be deferred, awaiting the results of diagnostic studies. 5. What empiric antibiotic therapy is appropriate? The Merck Veterinary Manual has been a trusted source of animal health information for students and practicing veterinarians. It contains authoritative guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of animal disorders and diseases. Background. Community-acquired bacterial meningitis (CABM) is a devastating disease with substantial morbidity and mortality despite treatment with modern antibiotics, advanced intensive care and adjuvant dexamethasone treatment [1, 2].Thus far, attempts to further improve outcome, including supplemental treatment with glycerol and induced hypothermia, have failed [3-6]. A laboratory will test the samples to see what is causing the infection. It is important to know the specific cause of meningitis so the doctors know how to treat it. Treatment. Doctors treat bacterial meningitis with a number of antibiotics. It is important to start treatment as soon as possible. Prevention Compared with other forms of meningitis, bacterial meningitis is often more severe and life threatening. A stiff neck, headache, and fever are the main symptoms of the illness, which can be caused Overview. As part of our Revitol