Bacterial meningitis secondary prevention: Difference between revisions

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*Constant monitoring in patients susuceptible to develop complications
*Constant monitoring in patients susuceptible to develop complications
*Chemoprophylaxis for suspected cases or carriers
*Chemoprophylaxis for suspected cases or carriers
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==References==
==References==

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aysha Anwar, M.B.B.S[2]

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Secondary prevention

Secondary prevention strategies for to prevent complications and significant morbidity may include:

  • Early diagnosis and initiation of treatment
  • Constant monitoring in patients susuceptible to develop complications
  • Chemoprophylaxis for suspected cases or carriers

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