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.