Functional and behavioral outcome of bacterial meningitis in school-aged survivors.
Pediatr Int
; 53(3): 300-2, 2011 Jun.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21507147
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Bacterial meningitis is a serious infection with high morbidity and a significant risk for neurological and functional sequelae. The purpose of this study was to assess children and teenagers with a history of bacterial meningitis for functional and behavioral problems.METHODS:
Thirty children and teenagers who suffered bacterial meningitis beyond the age of 6 months were compared against 30 healthy controls for functional and behavioral problems. Both groups were assessed using the Child Behavior Checklist by Achenbach for abilities and behavioral problems.RESULTS:
No significant difference was found between the two groups.CONCLUSION:
School-aged survivors of bacterial meningitis beyond the first 6 months of life have a very good prognosis with regards to competence and behavior.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Sistema Nervoso Central
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Comportamento Infantil
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Transtornos do Comportamento Infantil
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Comportamento do Adolescente
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Meningites Bacterianas
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Sobreviventes
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Recuperação de Função Fisiológica
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article