title: Current trends in the management of bacterial meningitis.
abstract: The relevance of the host inflammatory response in the pathophysiology of bacterial meningitis is an important new concept. Modulation of this process by steroids may significantly affect the prognosis. We examine current trends in the clinical management of bacterial meningitis.
authors.affiliation: University of Birmingham, Department of Paediatric Infectious Disease, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Nathavitharana
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Tarlow
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D016207:Cytokines / Q000502:physiology; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D016920:Meningitis, Bacterial / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000401:mortality / Q000503:physiopathology; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D016207:Cytokines; D003907:Dexamethasone