| Bacterial meningitis--the importance of cerebro-spinal fluid examination. | |
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PMID: 8658115 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The role of lumbar puncture in bacterial meningitis has been debated in recent years, especially in the presence of worsening headache, alteration of conscious level, focal neurological signs, papilloedema or a haemorrhagic rash. However valuable bacteriological and epidemiological information will be lost if lumbar puncture is avoided, despite blood cultures being taken. This loss of information will be highlighted if pre-admission antibiotics are administered (this should now be standard practice). |
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Authors:
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B McCarron; A K Chaudhuri; A Todd |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Scottish medical journal Volume: 41 ISSN: 0036-9330 ISO Abbreviation: Scott Med J Publication Date: 1996 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-07-26 Completed Date: 1996-07-26 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2983335R Medline TA: Scott Med J Country: SCOTLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 12-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Infectious Diseases, Monklands Hospital NHS Trust, Airdrie. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Female Humans Male Meningitis, Bacterial / cerebrospinal fluid* Retrospective Studies Spinal Puncture |
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