Clinical Pediatrics: Open Access
Open Access
ISSN: 2572-0775
ISSN: 2572-0775
Thi Tar
The Gambia
Editorial
WHO Prognostic Scoring Scale in Acute Bacterial Meningitis of Children: A Prospective Study
Author(s): San-Thanda, Thi Tar, Kyin-Hlaing and Win-Myint-OOSan-Thanda, Thi Tar, Kyin-Hlaing and Win-Myint-OO
Background: Acute Bacterial Meningitis (ABM) is one of the most severe infectious diseases in childhood. The global burden of the disease is high. Various factors that determine the outcome of the diseases are age, early diagnosis, early treatment, duration of treatment and type of microorganism. This study aimed to describe clinical and bacteriological profile of ABM and to correlate the WHO prognostic scoring scale and outcome of children with ABM.
Methods: A hospital based prospective study was carried out in Pediatric Medical Units of Mandalay Children’s Hospital during February 2009 to February 2010. Total of 62 children (3 months to 12 years) with confirmed ABM were included in the study.
Results: Among 62 cases of ABM, most cases occur in three months to one year age group. The most common presenting featu.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2572-0775.1000e102