Come si cura la meningite?

Come si cura la meningite?

Essendo la meningite una patologia piuttosto grave e complicata, va curata con farmaci potenti, quali antibiotici e corticosteroidi:

1. Benzilpenicillina (es. ...
2. Cefotaxima (es. ...
3. Rifampicina (es. ...
4. Tra gli antibiotici non può mancare il Cloramfenicolo (es. ...
5. Corticosteroidi (desametasone: es. ...
6. Aciclovir (es.

What is the pathophysiology of bacterial meningitis?

• Bacterial meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges (a thin lining covering the brain and spinal cord) that can be caused by several types of bacteria, including Streptococcus pneumoniae. Streptococcus pneumoniae is a bacterium commonly found in the nose and throat. Many people carry the bacterium without becoming sick.

What are the treatment options for bacterial meningitis?

• It is important to know the specific cause of meningitis so the doctors know how to treat it. Doctors treat bacterial meningitis with a number of antibiotics. It is important to start treatment as soon as possible. Vaccines are the most effective way to protect against certain types of bacterial meningitis.

Is cryptococcal meningitis life-threatening?

• Cryptococcal meningitis is a common fungal form of the disease that affects people with immune deficiencies, such as AIDS. It's life-threatening if not treated with an antifungal medication. Even with treatment, fungal meningitis may recur.

What are the signs and symptoms of chronic meningitis?

• The signs and symptoms of chronic meningitis — headaches, fever, vomiting and mental cloudiness — are similar to those of acute meningitis. Fungal meningitis is relatively uncommon and causes chronic meningitis. It may mimic acute bacterial meningitis. Fungal meningitis isn't contagious from person to person.