I don't think this has been posted yet. I need this for a task i'm doing at school. I'm also trying to google it. Please reply ASAP and be sure to leave the source too. Thanks in advance.
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2007-02-23 20:17:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Intravenous antibiotics are the course of treatment for bacterial meningitis. However, the class of antiobiotics used depends on the type of meningitis that you have because there is more than one type of bacterial meningitis (meningococcal, cryptococcal, pneumococcal, etc.)
2007-02-24 03:35:36 · answer #1 · answered by larkinfan11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antibiotics used depend upon the bacteria and their sensitivity. Usually, ceftriaxone (3rd generation cephalosporin) is used, as most of the meningitis- producing bacteria are sensitive to it. Other treatment includes dexamethasone to prevent complications like deafness and anticonvulsants for fits. Antipyretics are given for fever. Intravenous fluids are given if necessary. Supportive treatment also includes tube feeding if required and change of posture to prevent bed sores.
Source- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics.
2007-02-24 03:54:03 · answer #2 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably anti biotics, a lengthy hospital stay. Iv with pain meds.
2007-02-23 20:33:18 · answer #3 · answered by KelBean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋