Guidelines
Central Nervous System

Central Nervous System

Note

Bacterial meningitis should be reported as soon as SUSPECTED by telephone to Public Health

Droplet / contact precautions

Community acquired meningitis

Dexamethasone 10 mg IV before antibiotics

THEN

AND

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If risk factors for Listeria:

  • Age greater than 50
  • Excessive alcohol consumption
  • Immunocompromised
  • Pregnant