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Query: UMLS:C0085437 (bacterial meningitis)
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Thirty-one cases of post neurosurgical bacterial meningitis from one center were reviewed to determine their promoting factors and responsible organisms. Most cases occurred after a protracted operation (6 hours on average). 26% cases were related to a primary cutaneous infection. 58% organisms were Gram negative bacilli. The course of meningitis was often complicated or prolonged due to a scalp decubitus ulcer or cerebrospinal fluid leakage. Vancomycin is often requested during staphylococcal meningitis. Third generation cephalosporins have low MIC against many Gram negative bacilli and should be used. Pefloxacin, a new quinolone, may be valuable. Treatment of scalp wound infection is often requested.
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PMID:[Post-neurosurgical purulent meningitis. 31 cases]. 295 Apr 65