Severe meningoencephalitis: epidemiology and outcomes.
Curr Opin Crit Care
; 29(5): 415-422, 2023 10 01.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE OF REVIEW This article aims to provide an updated review on the epidemiology and outcomes of severe meningoencephalitis. RECENT FINDINGS:
Meningoencephalitis is a critical medical condition characterized by inflammation in both the meninges and brain parenchyma. Bacterial, viral, or fungal infections are common causes, although noninfectious factors, such as autoimmune causes, can also contribute. In patients requiring intensive care, meningoencephalitis is associated with a severe prognosis, including mortality rates ranging from 11 to 25% and functional disability in 15-25% of survivors. Recent multicenter studies have identified several parameters linked to poor outcomes, including older age, immunocompromised status, focal neurologic signs, abnormal brain imaging, and delayed administration of antimicrobials. The use of new multiplex PCR techniques for diagnosis has generated debate based on recent data. Investigation is still needed to determine the effectiveness of adjunctive therapies, including seizure prophylaxis, and adjunctive steroids for nonbacterial causes.SUMMARY:
Recent multicenter studies have enhanced our understanding of the current epidemiology and outcomes of severe meningoencephalitis in adult patients.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Meningoencefalitis
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
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Prognostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Curr Opin Crit Care
Asunto de la revista:
TERAPIA INTENSIVA
Año:
2023
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Article