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Meningitis

Prevalence
Causes
Clinical features
Differential Diagnosis
Investigations
Therapy
Prevention
Prognosis
Prevalence

Meningitis is common in patients with suspected meningitis. a b

Most cases of bacterial meningitis occur out of hospital. b  
It is uncommon in patients undergoing 'routine' lumbar puncture. b  
Secondary cases are uncommon. b

Viral meningitis is uncommon. c  

 

Expiry date: January 2003
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Authors   RS   Phillips , C   Ball
Reviewer   B   Davis
CAT Writers   C   Ball , RS   Phillips , C   Wotton