Neonatal bacterial meningitis versus ventriculitis: a cohort-based overview of clinical characteristics, microbiology and imaging

Conclusion: Neonatal ventriculitis is a serious entity in the continuum of meningitis. Early and correct diagnoses of ventriculitis are both important because of possible persisting or newly developing hydrocephalus or seizures. Sequential imaging should be performed.What is Known:• CNS infections in neonates lead to high mortality and morbidity.• Ventriculitis is a severe complication of meningitis.What is New:• High morbidity; the majority of ventriculitis patients have pre-existing PHVD and develop seizures and hydrocephalus.• Interrater agreement is good; bedside CUS is a useful tool for reaching a sustainable diagnosis of ventriculitis.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research