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New Indian Journal of Surgery

Volume  3, Issue 3, July - September 2012, Pages 247-247
 

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The Latest Modes of Diagnosis, Management and Prevention of Acute Meningitis

M. Tasdik Hasan, Muhammad Yameen Hamid, Anindita Ghosh

Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College, Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Abstract

Meningitis is an acute inflammation of leptomeninges and CSF caused by mainly bacteria, virus and less commonly fungus which has 50% case fatality rate if untreated. The most common symptoms are a stiff neck, high fever, sensitivity to light, confusion, headaches and vomiting. Meningitis is potentially fatal and should always be viewed as a medical emergency. Thus early diagnosis and effective management of suspected cases of meningitis will lead to significantly reduction in mortality.
 


Corresponding Author : M. Tasdik Hasan