Review
Update on epidemiology, treatment and genetics of purulent meningitis in children
Zhang Lingyu, Hu Yue
Published 2022-08-26
Cite as Int J Pediatr, 2022, 49(8): 519-523. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4408.2022.08.004
Abstract
Purulent meningitis(PM)is the main reasons of infectious diseases in the central nervous system of children.It is one of the leading causes of neurological sequelae in children.Pathogens are related to region, socioeconomic status, environment, age, etc.The epidemiology has been changing owing to the increasing vaccination coverage rate.Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli and group B Streptococcus are the main pathogens of PM in children.Antibiotics are the main treatment.Corticosteroids are controversial in the treatment of PM.Vaccination is the main method to prevent PM and its complications.With the development of genetics, the genetic variation of immune system has been proved to be related to the susceptibility of PM.This article reviews recent advances in epidemiological changes, treatment, and genetic associations of PM in children.It is helpful for the diagnosis and treatment of PM.
Key words:
Children; Purulent meningitis; Epidemiology; Genetics; Treatment
Contributor Information
Zhang Lingyu
Department of Neurology, Children′s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400010, China
Hu Yue
Department of Neurology, Children′s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400010, China