Meningitis

Infantile Meningitis

Neonatal meningitis is the

inflammation

 of the

meninges

 during the first 28 days of life. Meningitis is typically caused by infection with

microorganisms

.
Meningitis is very serious and can be fatal.
Symptoms

Feeling agitated

or Child is constantly crying

common

Lack of sleep

or Confusion

common

Baby not feeling hungry

common

Difficulty moving neck

common

Fever

  • Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F), Less than 38°C (100.4°F)

common

Skin rash and redness

Bulging of the soft spots of skull

Treatment
Antibiotic choices for neonatal meningitis include ampicillin and gentamicin or cefotaxime. For infants younger than 8 days old, the dose for Ampicillin is 150 mg/kg per day divided every 8 hours, plus gentamicin 4 mg/kg daily or cefotaxime 100 to 150 mg/kg per day divided every 8 to 12 hours.
Recommended specialist

If you have Meningitis, then visit a pediatrician as soon as possible.

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