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An Unusual Case of Bacterial Meningitis

Mian Jie LIM
Jen Heng PEK
Pages
115–118
Publication Date
2022-10-11
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The help of neurosurgeons may be necessary in selected cases.Dexamethasone has an important role in the prevention of neurological complications, as well as in their treatment.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Bacterial meningitis is a medical emergency that requires prompt identification and treatment in the emergency department (ED).
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Conclusion & Impact:The help of neurosurgeons may be necessary in selected cases.Dexamethasone has an important role in the prevention of neurological complications, as well as in their treatment.
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Bacterial meningitis is a medical emergency that requires prompt identification and treatment in the emergency department (ED). Medicalmanagement is the mainstay of treatment. However, some patients may require neurosurgical intervention. Furthermore, neurologicalcomplications may develop, causing significant morbidity and mortality. We present a case report of a 42-year-old Chinese gentlemanwho presented to the ED and was subsequently diagnosed with pneumococcal meningitis. In addition to routine medical management,he also underwent emergent extraventricular drainage procedure to alleviate increased intracranial pressure. He subsequently developedstroke, seizure and sensorineural hearing loss. Not seizure-related hearing loss. After a comprehensive rehabilitation program, he showedgood response and recovered without focal neurological deficit. A high index of suspicion and timely interventions in ED are importantin minimizing morbidity and mortality from bacterial meningitis. The help of neurosurgeons may be necessary in selected cases.Dexamethasone has an important role in the prevention of neurological complications, as well as in their treatment.

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LIM, M. J., PEK, J. H. (2022). An Unusual Case of Bacterial Meningitis. Eurasian Journal of Emergency Medicine, Cilt: 18 - Sayı: 2, 115–118. https://ajindex.com/articles/508029

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