Bacterial Meningitis
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Acute Intracranial Problems — Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems▶ 35:43OkayLet's focus first on bacterial meningitisWhat are the usual suspects cause -wiseManagement of Patients with Neurologic Infections, Autoimmune Disorders, and Neuropathies — Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing▶ 2:06That's rightBacterial meningitis is the one you associate with that rapid severe deteriorationAseptic meningitis, on the other hand, is usually milderConcepts of Care for Patients With Problems of the Central Nervous System: The Brain — Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care▶ 15:21Viral meningitis is actually more common and usually less severe, often called aseptic meningitisBacterial meningitis, though, caused by bugs like Neisseria meningitis or streptococcus pneumonia, is incredibly dangerousIt's a true medical emergency, can progress rapidly, and has a high mortality rate if not treated fast