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The mortality rate of untreated disease approaches 100 percent [], and even with optimal therapy, it is associated with significant morbidity and mortality []
Among the patients with BACKGROUND
Dexamethasone, before or with the first dose of antibiotic, is likely to be one of the most significant practice changes that will benefit many adults and children with common types of acute bacterial meningitis and has The use of dexamethasone has demonstrated a decrease in morbidity in H
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To conclude, dexamethasone cannot be recommended in neonatal meningitis based on current evidence
Cefotaxime 50mg/kg IV q6hrs OR Gentamicin 2
For recommendations on antibiotic treatment for suspected and confirmed meningitis in babies of up to and including 28 days corrected gestational age who are in neonatal units, see early- and late-onset meningitis (babies in neonatal units) in the NICE guideline on neonatal infection: antibiotics for prevention and treatment
Objectives: To evaluate the role of dexamethasone therapy in neonatal meningitis in a randomized placebo controlled trial
15 mg/kg intravenous 6