Meningitis - staphylococcal

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Central nervous system

Meningitis - staphylococcal

Alternative Names:

Staphylococcal meningitis
Treatment:

Antibiotic therapy should be started as soon as possible to decrease the chances of serious illness or death. Often, treatment of the infection will include a search for a removal of possible sources of the bacteria in the body such as shunts or artificial heart valves.

Expectations (prognosis):

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This form of infection in people with depressed immune systems can be very serious and often leads to death. Recognition of symptoms of meningitis is very important to prevent serious illness.

Staphyloccocal meningitis often improves more rapidly with better outcomes if the source of the infection (shunts, hardware in joints, or artificial heart valves) is removed.

Complications:

These patients may develop a brain infection or staph infections at other body sites. Excessive bleeding and shock may develop.

Calling your health care provider:

Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if symptoms of meningitis occur. This disorder can be life-threatening.