Meningitis, Meningococcal
Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Notes = A fulminant infection of the meninges and subarachnoid fluid by the bacterium NEISSERIA MENINGITIDIS, producing diffuse inflammation and peri-meningeal venous thromboses. Clinical manifestations include FEVER, nuchal rigidity, SEIZURES, severe HEADACHE, petechial rash, stupor, focal neurologic deficits, HYDROCEPHALUS, and COMA. ,Created For = LHSA-Dott
Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:
PR2.19053, 1958-1962
Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.19053
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, notes, reports and typed case summary relating to female patient from Great Britain (excluding Scotland) aged 0 at first examination in 1958. Conditions mentioned include: meningococcal meningitis; and infantile hydrocephalus. No treatment given. Patient discharged.
Dates:
1958-1962
PR2.20110, 1959
Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.20110
Scope and Contents
Reports, correspondence and notes relating to female patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 0 at first examination in 1959. Conditions mentioned include: meningocoele meningitis (subacute); stiff neck; vomiting; and spasms. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.
Dates:
1959