Bacterial Meningitis
What are the treatments for the infection?
Bacterial meningitis may be treated with the following medications:
antibiotics, such as ampicillin, cefotaxime, or ceftriaxone
corticosteroids, such as methylprednisolone or prednisone, to decrease swelling in the brain
surgery to remove a brain abscess, or collection of pus
ventilators, if breathing is impaired
What are the side effects of the treatments?
Antibiotics may cause stomach upset, rash, or allergic reactions. Corticosteroids can increase a person's risk of infection. Surgery may cause bleeding, infection, or allergic reaction to anesthesia.
What happens after treatment for the infection?
Once bacterial meningitis is treated effectively, the person can return to normal activities.
How is the infection monitored?
Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the healthcare provider.
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