This video review shows an excellent algorithm that explores how to manage a meningitis case.

Video outline:

• Clinical features
• Most common pathogens
• Orientation through glucose levels
• Laboratory caracteristics.
• How to diagnose meningitis
• When not to do a lumbar puncture
• Empirical treatment: ampicillin, ceftriaxone, amphotericin B, etc.
• Contact prophylaxis.