Staphylococcal Meningitis Learning Center
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Staphylococcal meningitis is an infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord caused by staphylococcus bacteria. |
Basic Info
Symptoms
Fever; Severe headache; Nausea and vomiting; Stiff neck; Photophobia (sensitivity to light; Rash.
Causes
Meningitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus or S. epidermidis usually develops as a complication of a surgical procedu...
Tests
For any patient with meningitis, it is important to perform a lumbar puncture (spinal tap), where a sample of spinal ...
Treatments
Antibiotic therapy should be started as soon as possible to decrease the chances of serious illness or death. Often, ...
Complications
Patients may develop a brain infection or staph infections at other parts of the body. Serious bleeding and shock may...
Prevention
Prophylactic (preventive) use of antibiotics in high-risk people, before diagnostic or surgical procedures, may help ...
Doctor Specialties
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if symptoms of meningitis occur. This disea...
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