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Streptococcus oralis meningitis following spinal anaesthesia

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Summary Bacterial meningitis is a rare but potentially life threatening complication following spinal anaesthesia. It is important to consider this in the differential diagnosis of postoperative patients with headache and reduced consciousness following spinal anaesthesia. We present a case of bacterial meningitis following spinal anaesthesia for elective total knee replacement.

Source: Anaesthesia Cases

DOI: 10.1002/j.2396-8397.2013.tb00020.x

Authors: Jennifer M Willder, Michelle L Ramanathan, Nick Sutcliffe, Alexander Siegmeth

Institutions: University of Glasgow, Golden Jubilee National Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Bacterial Infections and Vaccines

Subfield: Microbiology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2902736608

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Cites: 10

Cited by: 5

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