Background Bacterial meningitis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality despite advances in medical care. done in 56?%; only 19?% had CSF findings compatible with bacterial meningitis, and only 3?% had proven etiology). The overall in hospital mortality rate was 20.2?%. Impaired consciousness, aspiration pneumonia, and cranial nerve palsy at admission were independently associated with… Continue reading Background Bacterial meningitis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality despite