Table 1.
Characteristics of patients with bacterial meningitis
| Characteristics | Bacterial meningitis (n=80) |
|---|---|
| Predisposing Factors | 80 |
| Pneumonia | 7 (8.75) |
| Diabetes | 6 (7.50) |
| Neurosurgery | 80(100) |
| Recent Head Injury* | 6 (7.50) |
| CSF Leak | 4 (5.00) |
| Neurosurgical Devices▲ | 44 (55.00) |
| Symptoms and Signs on Presentation | |
| Seizures | 6 (7.50) |
| Headache | 57 (71.25) |
| Neck Stiffness | 28 (35.00) |
| Body Temperature≥ 38°C | 63 (78.75) |
| Triad of Fever, Neck Stiffness, and Change in Mental Status | 10 (12.50) |
| Positive Blood Culture | 1/3 (33.33)☼ |
All categorical data are expressed as number (%) unless indicated otherwise. *Recent denotes within one month of the onset of meningitis. CSF: cerebrospinal fluid. ▲Neurosurgical devices include ventriculostomy, ventriculoperitoneal shunt, lumbar puncture catheter, spinal cavity shunt and external ventricular drainage catheter. ☼Data are number/number evaluated (%).