Meningitis - gram-negative

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Central nervous system

Meningitis - gram-negative

Alternative Names:

Gram-negative meningitis
Treatment:

It is important to recognize the symptoms of this kind of meningitis and seek treatment as soon as possible to prevent serious illness or death. Antibiotic medication through an IV is usually started right away.

Expectations (prognosis):

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Many people recover completely, but a large number of people suffer permanent neurologic damage or die from this type of meningitis. Between 40% and 80% of patients with gram-negative meningitis do not survive. The likelihood of survival depends on the patient's age and other medical conditions and how quickly the infection is treated.

Complications:

Shock with damage to other organs
Brain abscess (collection of bacteria in the brain itself)
Brain damage

Calling your health care provider:

Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you notice symptoms that indicate meningitis. This condition can be very serious and needs immediate treatment.