All adults suspected of having bacterial meningitis should receive steroids Should be given before or with the administration of antibiotics May still be beneficial if initiated up to 12 h after first dose of antibiotics Recommended therapy is 10 mg dexamethasone IV...
Meningitis and meningococcal sepsis are notifiable diseases in the UK: All cases of meningitis (regardless of aetiology) should be notified to the relevant public health authority Forms a legal obligation to ensure the relevant authority is aware Prophylaxis of...
