Bacteria and virusescause the great majority of meningitis disease in infants and children. The most serious occurrences of meningitis are caused by bacteria; viral-caused meningitis is common but usually is less severe and, except for the very rare instance ofrabiesinfection, almost never lethal. ...
Meningitis is a syndrome characterised by inflammation of the meninges covering the brain or spinal cord. It may affect newborns, young children or adults with a vulnerable immune system. It is preventable and curable, yet carries significance as it may lead to severe neurological complications, esp...
The symptoms usually resolve without treatment within weeks or months.5Studies have shown that 40% to 85% of people with vaginas and 20% to 65% of people with penises who have secondary syphilis do not recall having a chancre.6 Secondary Syphilis Secondary syphilis typically starts with a ras...
METHODS: A total of 43 children with neurological signs and symptoms were enrolled in the study. All children were suspected of having meningitis, and lumb... T Yoshikawa,MK Ihira,S Suga,... - 《Archives of Disease in Childhood》 被引量: 83发表: 2000年 Early clinical signs and symptoms...
Ear infection treatment in babies and children Treatment depends on the severity of the infection and the age of your child. Babies who are 6 months and younger, and children with severe cases, may need to be treated with antibiotics. For most other children, doctors recommend a wait-and-see...
10 Signs of Strep Throat More If you or your child suddenly feel a fiery, stabbing pain in the throat that makes swallowing difficult and unpleasant, you may have a case of strep throat. Getty Images This respiratory illness is more prevalent in children than adults, but it can affect anyon...
childrendiagnosishuman diseasesinfectionsmeningitisprognosisEarly recognition and prompt and appropriate antibiotic treatment can significantly reduce mortality from serious bacterial infections (SBI). The aim of this study was to evaluate the utility of five markers of infection: C-reactive protein (CRP), ...
Meningitis, a swelling around the brain caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi Thrush (a.k.a. candidiasis), a fungal infection of the mouth and throat that makes it painful to swallow Wasting syndrome, in which people lose more than 10% of their body weight ...
fontanel:Fontanels (soft spots on the head) are open portions of the cranium that are only covered by skin and soft tissue. They can be found in both the front and posterior parts of the scalp. If these areas are bulging, it could be a warning sign of meningitisor an intracranial ...
However, a small proportion of young children with fever who do not appear to be seriously ill may be seen early in the course of a bacterial infection that could progress to bacteremia or meningitis. Despite numerous studies that have attempted to identify the febrile child who appears well ...