Interpretation of Diagnosis and Treatment Plan for Epidemic Cerebrospinal Meningitis(2023 Edition)
Epidemic cerebrospinal meningitis is an acute,purulent cerebrospinal meningitis caused by a Neisseria meningitis infection.Its clinical manifestations mainly include fever,skin and mucosal ecchymosis,headache.In severe cases,consciousness disorder,brain hernia,etc.might be induced,which has a high risk of death.The diagnosis of epidemic cerebrospinal meningitis requires a comprehensive assessment based on epidemiological history,clinical manifestations,and pathogen examination.Penicillin G is preferred for treatment,and support treatment for various organ systems should be given simultaneously in severe cases.The meningococcal vaccine is the most effective measure for preventing and controlling meningitis,and appropriate vaccination should be selected based on the different serotypes of epidemic strains in different regions.