Predisposing Factors
- Age (5 months)
Precipitating Factors
- Environment
- Poor Hygiene
- Malnutrition
Steptococcus
pneumoniae
Nasopharyngeal Implantation
Enters the blood From wounds
Invades the CNS
Inflammation of meninges
Infection
Brain Parynchema
Pia Mater
Arachnoid & Subarachnoid space
Increase in one component of the brain
- Bulging Anterior
Fontanels
- Vomiting
Increased ICP
- Altered Level of
Consciousness
Diagnostic Tests:
- Lumbar Puncture
- Gram Stain &
Culture Sensitivity
- MRI
- CT Scan
- Fever
- Irritability
- Poor Sucking
Reflex
Bacterial Meningitis
If Treated:
- Early Diagnosis &
Prompt Treatment
- Antibiotics
- Antipyretics
- Analgesics
- Corticosteroids / Anti-
inflammatory agents
- Anti-emetics
- Avoid cooling
too much
- Place in a quiet &
dark environment
Early Treatment Delayed Treatment
Good Prognosis Memory
impairement
Profound learning
disabilities
If Not Treated
Seizures
Thrombophlebitis
of veins and
venous sinuses
Congestion and
infarction of
surrounding tissue
Adhesion Formation
Cranial nerve palsies
Visual or auditory
impairement
Sepsis
Coma
Death
Poor Prognosis