Meningitis
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1. Qual a diferença entre meningite bacteriana e viral? Qual a gravidade e sequelas?
A meningite viral é a forma mais comum e mais leve da doença e frequentemente acomete crianças pequenas e bebês, especialmente no primeiro ano de vida. A melhora costuma ser espontânea, em algumas semanas, sem necessidade de tratamento específico. Por outro lado, a bacteriana é muito grave e deve ser tratada como uma emergência médica. Se não tr
Núcleo de Telessaúde Rio Grande do Sul. Publicado em: 12/06/2023
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2. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on compulsory notification of meningitis during the first wave of the pandemic in Brazil: an ecological study using P-score
Abstract BACKGROUND: Meningitis is listed as one of the diseases requiring compulsory notification in Brazil. It can affect all age groups and also has no seasonality. Cases can be recorded in all months of the year and in all states of Brazil. Despite its importance, the obligation of immediate notification may have been compromised by the coronavirus dise
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Diagnostic and therapeutic approach to chronic meningitis in Brazil: a narrative review
Resumo Antecedentes A meningite crônica (MC) é caracterizada por sintomas neurológicos associados à evidência de pleiocitose do líquido cefalorraquidiano por > 4 semanas. Os estudos sobre o manejo da MC no Brasil são escassos. Objetivo Rever criticamente a literatura sobre MC e propor uma abordagem racional no cenário brasileiro. Métodos Revisão
Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria. Publicado em: 2022
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4. Cochlear implant complications in a low-income area of Brazil
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The primary objective was to analyze and report on the complications that occurred in the cochlear implant surgeries performed at a large philanthropic teaching hospital located in a low-income area of Brazil. METHODS: A historical cohort study that analyzed surgical records of 432 patients of all age groups and both genders who received
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Pediatric bacterial meningitis and meningococcal disease profile in a Brazilian General Hospital
Abstract Objective To evaluate the clinical and epidemiological profile of bacterial meningitis and meningococcal disease in pediatric patients admitted to a Brazilian Secondary Public Hospital. Methods A descriptive observational study was conducted. Microbiologically proven bacterial meningitis or meningococcal disease diagnosed from 2008 to 2018 were in
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2020-08
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6. Adult Otogenic Meningitis in the Pneumococcal Conjugated Vaccines Era
Abstract Introduction Streptococcus pneumoniae is a major pathogen of otogenic meningitis (OgM), the most commonly reported intra-cranial complication of otitis media (OM). Objectives To study the changes in adult OgM patients in the pneumococcal conjugated vaccines (PCVs) era. Methods Retrospective cohort of adults presenting with concurrent OM and me
Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 2020-06
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7. Bacterial meningitis in patients with sickle cell anemia in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil: a report on ten cases
ABSTRACT Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a common genetic blood disorder, affecting millions worldwide. According to current evidence, individuals with SCA have more than 300 times greater risk to develop bacterial meningitis (BM) than the general population. Herein we have described the characteristics of a series of BM cases in SCA patients in Salvador, Brazil
Hematol., Transfus. Cell Ther.. Publicado em: 2020-06
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8. Application of Cervical Vestibular-Evoked Myogenic Potentials in Adults with Moderate to Profound Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Preliminary Study
Abstract Introduction The cochlea and the vestibular receptors are closely related in terms of anatomy and phylogeny. Patients with moderate to profound sensorineural hearing loss (MPSHL) should have their vestibular organ functions tested. Objective To evaluate the incidence of vestibular abnormalities in patients with MPSHL and to study the correlation
Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 2020-03
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9. SCHISTOSOMAL MYELORADICULOPATHY IN A NON-ENDEMIC AREA
RESUMO Objetivo: Relatar um caso de mielorradiculopatia esquistossomótica em área não endêmica. Descrição do caso: Paciente do sexo masculino, 11 anos, previamente hígido, com história aguda de paresia de membros inferiores, que evoluiu para membros superiores e tronco, associada à alteração de sensibilidade e formação de globo vesical. O exam
Rev. paul. pediatr.. Publicado em: 13/01/2020
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10. Comparison of cerebrospinal fluid lactate with physical, cytological, and other biochemical characteristics as prognostic factors in acute bacterial meningitis
RESUMO As meningites bacterianas (MB) estão associadas à alta morbidade e mortalidade. O lactato no líquido cefalorraquidiano (LCR) pode ser usado como biomarcador de prognóstico nas MB. A hipótese desse estudo é que os níveis de lactato no LCR se mantém elevados entre pacientes com MB aguda que evoluem para óbito, ao contrário do que ocorre em pac
Arq. Neuro-Psiquiatr.. Publicado em: 10/01/2020
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11. Post-neurosurgical meningitis caused by KPC-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae: report of two cases
ABSTRACT Nosocomial bacterial infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) is associated with high mortality in neurosurgical patients. There are few reports in the literature on meningitis caused by CRKP. We report two cases of CRKP meningitis after neurosurgery. The K. pneumoniae identification and antimicrobial susceptibility tes
Rev. Inst. Med. trop. S. Paulo. Publicado em: 20/12/2019
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12. Síndrome de Wolfram - Diagnóstico clínico de condição rara multissistêmica
Resumo A Síndrome de Wolfram consiste em uma patologia neurodegenerativa de caráter genético, também conhecida pela sigla DIDMOAD que traduz os principais achados dessa doença, Diabetes Insipidus, Diabetes Mellitus, Atrofia Óptica e Surdez. O artigo visa relatar ocaso de um paciente diagnosticado clinicamente com essa síndrome em um ambulatório geral
Rev. bras.oftalmol.. Publicado em: 02/12/2019