Characterization and Differential Diagnosis of Postneurosurgical Meningitis
Sponsored by Asan Medical Center
About this trial
Last updated 13 years ago
Study ID
APNSM
Status
Completed
Type
Observational
Placebo
No
Accepting
16+ Years
All Sexes
Trial Timing
Ended 13 years ago
What is this trial about?
Meningitis is a rare complication following neurosurgical procedures and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study is to describe the clinical characteristics and microbiological characteristics in patients who develope meningitis following neurosurgical operations, and investigate the useful tips for the differential diagnosis of postneurosurgical meningitis.
What are the participation requirements?
Inclusion Criteria
* Cerebrospinal fluid corrected WBC >6/mm^3 and/or fever (> 38℃) and/or neck stiffness
Exclusion Criteria
* Patients already treated more than 48 hours for meningitis before cerebrospinal fluid examination