Bacterial Meningitis
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Bacterial Meningitis Risk Factors
Risk factors for bacterial
meningitis
include:
Advanced age
AIDS
Alcoholism
Brain surgery
Cancer
Head injury
HIV infection
Lack of
childhood vaccinations
Removal of the spleen
Living in crowded living conditions:
Day care
Nursing home
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Bacterial Meningitis Symptoms
Related Topics:
Cryptococcal meningitis
Encephalitis
Headache
Meningitis
Neck pain
Viral meningitis
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Last Updated: Oct 26, 2007
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Bacterial Meningitis References:
Chavez-Bueno S, McCracken GH Jr. Bacterial meningitis in children. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2005 Jun;52(3):795-810, vii.
Kaplan SL: Clinical presentations, diagnosis, and prognostic factors of bacterial meningitis. Infect Dis Clin North Am 1999 Sep; 13(3): 579-94, vi-vii.
Pfister HW, Feiden W, Einhaupl KM: Spectrum of complications during bacterial meningitis in adults. Results of a prospective clinical study. Arch Neurol 1993 Jun; 50(6): 575-81.
Sigurdardottir B, Bjornsson OM, Jonsdottir KE, et al: Acute bacterial meningitis in adults. A 20-year overview. Arch Intern Med 1997 Feb 24; 157(4): 425-30.
