Pathogenesis of bacterial meningitis.
Infect Dis Clin North Am
; 13(3): 527-48, v-vi, 1999 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-10470554
ABSTRACT
Bacterial meningitis is fatal in 5% to 40% of patients and causes neurologic sequelae in up to 30% of survivors. Much has been learned recently about the mechanisms that lead to brain injury during meningitis. Once bacteria have gained access to the central nervous system, their multiplication triggers a complex host response consisting of humoral and cellular immune mediators, reactive oxygen intermediates, matrix-metalloproteinases, and other host-derived factors. Alterations of the cerebral vasculature, with disruption of the blood brain barrier and global and focal ischemia, ultimately lead to functional and structural brain damage. This article reviews current concepts of the pathophysiology of bacterial meningitis and emphasizes possible therapeutic strategies to prevent its harmful consequences.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Meningites Bacterianas
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1999
Tipo de documento:
Article