title: Central nervous system infections in children (bacterial, tubercular).
abstract: Central nervous system infections are an important cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. This review discusses recent developments in diagnostic tests, management strategies, and prevention of bacterial and tubercular meningitis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Singhi
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Singhi
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D016920:Meningitis, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control; D014390:Tuberculosis, Meningeal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000995:Antitubercular Agents