title: Dexamethasone use in adult meningococcal meningitis.
abstract: The use of dexamethasone in the management of bacterial meningitis in adults remains controversial. This report illustrates the case of a 27-year-old male with severe meningococcal meningitis and meningococcemia who completely recovered after receiving antibiotics and dexamethasone. In adults with suspected bacterial meningitis, especially in high risk cases, the adjunctive use of dexamethasone may be beneficial.
authors.affiliation: University of Hawaii, USA.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hui
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tokeshi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008585:Meningitis, Meningococcal / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D003907:Dexamethasone