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The BIA meningitis and encephalitis Infection Quick Reference Guide

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The Meningitis and Encephalitis Infection Quick Reference Guide (IQRG) is a general resource for frontline NHS healthcare professionals caring for adults with brain infections. It should be used in conjunction with current UK guidance on the management of meningitis and encephalitis in adults. This IQRG provides guidance in the diagnosis, investigation, clinical management, and criteria for clinical escalation of adults with suspected meningitis and encephalitis. Published IQRGs can be found on the BIA website. They are endorsed by the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Pathologists.

Source: Clinical Infection in Practice

DOI: 10.1016/j.clinpr.2025.100524

Authors: Cristina Fernandez, Fiona McGill

Institutions: North Manchester General Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Language: English

Topic: Infectious Encephalopathies and Encephalitis

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,000