Diagnosis and treatment of childhood severe purulent meningitis / 中国小儿急救医学

Severe purulent meningitis ( PM) is urgent suddenly and progresses quickly with high mortality and disabled rate. The occurrence of severe PM is associated with young children,immature immune function and barrier function,immune deficiency,or anatomic defects. The virulence of pathogenic and resist-ance to antibiotics are also related to severe PM. It will be significant for improving prognosis to identify and control pathogenic factors,early diagnosis,to strengthen antibiotic treatment as early as possible,to carry out appropriate symptomatic and supportive treatment,to monitor and manage complications.