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Unlike viral meningitis, where only general supportive treatment of vital signs are employed, bacterial meningitis responds best to rapid and high-dose antibiotic treatment. Typically two antibiotics are given concurrently, such as a cephalosporin-type like Rocephin 2 grams q12hrs, plus either vancomycin or high-dose penicillin. Most cases respond well are are resolved in a few days.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agocefotaxime, ceftizoxime, ceftriaxone, and others, cross the blood-brain barrier and may be used to treat meningitis and encephalitis
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∙ 13y agoPossible choices include penicillin G, ceftriaxone (Rocephin), cefotaxime (Claforan), or trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra).
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∙ 7y agoIt depends on the organism causing the meningitis. Some are viruses and that doesn't respond to any antibiotic.
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Is there a cure for bacterial meningitis If so what is it?
I had bacterial meningitis and was treated before the first 24 hours and survived with no further complications. The treatment is a series of various antibiotics. I was put in a 48-hour pharmaceutical coma and dialysis also. I just came across http://www.symptoms-of-meningitis.co.uk which is a very useful and informative site about meningitis.
Are meningitis a bacterial?
yes
What are the differences in symptoms of viral meningitis and bacterial meningitis?
There is really no difference between the symptoms of viral and bacterial meningitis. With both you will have fever, headache, stiff neck, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. However that being said bacterial comes on suddenly where viral can take a few days.
What is an example of highly contagious bacterial disease?
Bacterial meningitis.
Can you get bacterial meningitis in the ocean?
probably
Is viral meningitis or enciphelitis contagious?
Meningitis (viral or bacterial) is infectious and can be highly contagious. Usually anyone in close contact with someone who gets bacterial meningitis will be given antibiotics as well.
What is a vaccine for bacterial meningitis?
hib vacine
How old will you be when you have spinal meningitis?
You can get any kind of meningitis at any age. I got Bacterial Meningitis when I was six months old.
Can Amoxillian Cure Bacterial Vaginosis?
Amoxicillin will not cure Bacterial Vaginosis.
What can stop or cure spinal meningitis?
were a back brace what causes spinal meningitis is nothing spinal meningitis is an iheritish
A rapidly progressing disease?
Bacterial meningitis and ebola.
What are the most important elements in treating bacterial meningitis?
Antibiotic medications (forms of penicillin and cephalosporins, for example) are the most important element of treatment against bacterial agents of meningitis.
