Meningitis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2], Prashanth Saddala M.B.B.S
Synonyms and keywords: Leptomeningitis
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Based on time course and CSF profile meningitis is classified into[1]:
- Acute septic and aseptic meningitis
- Recurrent meningitis
- Chronic meningitis
Meningitis can also be classified based on the cause :
- Bacterial meningitis
- Viral meningitis
- Fungal meningitis
- Parasitic meningitis
- Non infectious meningitis
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Meningitis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | CT | Lumbar Puncture | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Related chapters
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