Acute community-acquired bacterial meningitis in adults: An evidence-based review.
Cleve Clin J Med. 2012 Jun;79(6):393-400
Authors: Bhimraj A
Abstract
Community-acquired bacterial meningitis is still a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Clinicians should know how to quickly diagnose it, perform a lumbar puncture, order the necessary tests, and start appropriate empiric therapy promptly.
PMID: 22660870 [PubMed - in process]