title: Bacterial meningitis and the newborn infant.
abstract: Bacterial meningitis in the neonate differs from meningitis in the older infant and child in a number of ways. Bacterial pathogens primarily are associated with the maternal genitourinary tract. Symptoms and physical findings may be nonspecific, and a high index of suspicion is needed. Management may vary depending on the maturity of the infant and the bacterial pathogen that is isolated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pong
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Bradley
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016470:Bacteremia / Q000150:complications; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D006090:Gram-Negative Bacteria; D006094:Gram-Positive Bacteria; D006801:Humans; D007116:Immunization, Passive; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008089:Listeria monocytogenes; D016920:Meningitis, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology / Q000382:microbiology*; D051381:Rats; D012307:Risk Factors; D014611:Vaccination
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents