title: Acute bacterial meningitis: time for a better outcome.
authors.forename: Werner
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Zimmerli
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D016920:Meningitis, Bacterial / Q000382:microbiology / Q000401:mortality* / Q000628:therapy*; D020380:Needs Assessment; D011159:Population Surveillance; D015995:Prevalence; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014611:Vaccination
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D003907:Dexamethasone