... from spreading to the bone or from causing meningitis. Diagnosis Normally the doctor first asks about the acute ...

... Case Definition The ICD-9-CM codes defining meningitis include diagnosis codes in the following ranges: – 003.21: Salmonella ... unspecified The ICD-9-CM codes defining bacterial meningitis include diagnosis codes in the following ranges: – 003.21: Salmonella ...

... evidence review C1: timing of antibiotics for bacterial meningitis . Making a diagnosis 1.4.2. Confirm a diagnosis of bacterial ... have one or more of these signs or symptoms. Bacterial meningitis can present in different ways, particularly in babies ...

... guideline . 2.1. Symptoms and signs of bacterial meningitis and meningococcal disease What are the symptoms and signs of bacterial meningitis and meningococcal disease ...

... fever, peritonitis, synovitis, pleuritis, and, rarely, pericarditis and meningitis. The symptoms and severity vary among affected individuals, sometimes even ...

... that acute confusion in children can be a symptom of meningitis, encephalitis or poisoning. If infection is suspected, follow ... the child or accompanying adult. Recommendation 98 – Presenting symptom of meningitis, encephalitis and poisoning Acute confusion can, on its ...