Acute Bacterial (Pyogenic)
Meningitis
S.Srinivasan
Professor of Paediatrics
MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam
Puducherry
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February 2016
Acute Bacterial
(Pyogenic) Meningitis
in Children
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February 2016
• Definition
• Etiology
• Predisposing
Factors
• Pathogenesis
• Symptoms &
Signs
Acute Bacterial (Pyogenic)
Meningitis in Children
Diagnosis
Differential
Diagnosis
Complications
Prognosis
Treatment
Follow Up
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February 2016
Definition
Acute Inflammation
of the meninges
( the protective membranes covering the
brain and spinal cord ) caused by
Bacterial ( pyogenic )
organisms
Acute Bacterial (Pyogenic) Meningitis in Children
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February 2016
Neonatal Meningitis:
Causative Bacteria
Age Most Common Bacteria
<1 month • Escherichia coli
• Group B streptococci
• Enterobacteria
• Listeria monocytogenes
•Haemophilus influenzae
•Coagulase negative staphylococci
(in hospital)
•Streptococcus pneumoniae
Acute Bacterial (Pyogenic) Meningitis in Children
AGE Bacteria causing Ac.Bact.Meningitis
Neonates &
Infants < 2
mths
Escherichia coli, Staph.aureus,
Gram Negative bacteria
(hospital flora); Listeria
monocytogenes, Gp.B Strep.,
2 mths –
3 to 5 years
Strep. pneumoniae,
Neisseria meningitides, H.influenzae
Beyond
5 yrs
Strep. pneumoniae( 1,3,6,7),
Neisseria meningitides (A,B,C),
H.influenzae
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
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Acute Bacterial Meningitis
Post-Neonatal Childhood
Bacterial Meningitis
1 to 23
months
•Strep. pneumoniae
•Neisseria meningitides
•Group B streptococci
•Haemophilus influenzae
2 to 18
years
•Neisseria meningitides
•Streptococcus pneumoniae
•Haemophilus influenzae
Causative Bacteria
Acute Bacterial (Pyogenic) Meningitis in Children
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February2016
Bacterial Culture positivity rate
in Post Neonatal
Childhood Bacterial Meningitis
Hemophilus influenzae 40 - 70%
Streptococcu
s pneumoniae
30 - 40%
Neisseria meningitides 10 -20 %
Streptococcus pyogenes <10 %
Culture Negativity <20%
< Varies with age of the child >
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
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Predisposing Risk Factors
Sinusitis, Mastoiditis, Otitis.
Spleen : Asplenia, Functional /
Anatomical Trauma, or Removal :
Pneumococcal Bacterial Meningitis.
Compromised Immune System: HIV
Others
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
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Neurosurgery
Head Trauma,
Parameningeal Infection,
Anatomical Def. of cranium ,
Spinal cord & Meninges
Risk Factors in Neonatal
Meningitis
• Maternal
infections
during delivery
• PROM
• Prolonged,
diffcult delivery
with frequent
PV Exams
• Preterm babies
• Neural tube
Defects –Spina
Bifida Occulta,
Pilonidal Sinus
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
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Pathogenesis
Signs of Meningeal irritation
Hydrocephalus
Cerebral infarctions
and atrophy
Seizures
Inflammation of Spinal
Nerves & Roots
Adhesive thickening of
Arachnoid in basal
cisterns
Fibrosis & Obstn of
Aqueduct of Sylvius &/or
Foramina of Luschka &/or
Magendie
Endarterial & small
cortical venous
Thromboembolic episodes
Neuronal membrane
depolarization
Pathogenesis of Ac.Bacterial Meningitis
Haematogenous ( mostly ); Spread from local site infections
Entry of bacteria through BBBarrier Ac.Bacterial Meningitis
Cellular reaction with outpouring of Polymorphs & fibrin
Release of Cytokines , Chemokines & Inflammatory Mediators
Release of cell wall & membrane debris on cell death
Meningeal Exudative Inflammation
Vascular Compromise
Inflammatory Cerebral Oedema
Increased Intracranial tension and pressure ( coning ) effects
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
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Symptoms & Signs
Acute Bacterial Meningitis
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February2016
• Altered
sensorium
• Bulging
fontanelle
• Headache
• Convulsions
• Nuchal rigidity
• Opisthotonus
• Hypothermia
• Coma
Symptoms in infants and children
• Fever
• Irritability
• Excessive
fussiness
• Altered Behaviour
• Refusal of feeds
• Lethargy
• Anorexia
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Photophobia
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February2016
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February2016
General Physical Examination
Breathing, Airway &Circulation :
Adequate/Compromised
Altered Sensorium and Severity , Coma Scale
Vital Parameters: Temperature,Pulse,BP, Respn:
Rate,Type, Regularity, CFT, Hydration Status
Skin : Mottling, Color change,of vascular
compromise Purpura, Infections, Dermal sinus,
&
other stigma of Spina Bifida Occulta,
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
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S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February2016
Skin in Acute Bacterial Meningitis
Complications
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February2016
Examination for
signs of
Meningeal
Irritation
neck –
crossed
Meningismus
Nuchal stiffness /
rigidity
Kernig’s Sign
Brudzinski’s
leg sign
Brudzinski’s
leg sign
Higher
Functions
Cranial Nerves
Motor-
coordination
Neurological
Signs
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
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Elicitation of Meningeal Signs
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
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Brudzinski’s contralateral reflex sign
The childt’s hip and knee are passively flexed
on one side
Contralateral leg bends in reflex response
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
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S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February2016
Investigations in
Acute Bacterial Meningitis
Complete Blood Count
LP: CSF Examination
Microscopy- Colour, Cells, opening Pressure
Biochemistry: Glucose, Proteins
Gram staining
Blood & CSF Culture
Electrolytes; ABG in severe cases
Chest x-ray
CT/MRI Scans
EEG
PCR
Others
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February2016
CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR PERFORMING LUMBAR
PUNCTURE IN CHILDREN
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
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Increased ICP
Papilloedema
Unstable Child –
Shock, Resp.depression,
low GCS
Infection in the local site
Severe Thrombocytopenia
/ DIC
CSF Findings in CNS Infections
infection Pressure WBC /µL Glucose Protein
Ac Bacterial
meningitis
200-300 100-5000;
> 50%PMN
< 40mg/dl > 100 mg/dl
TBM 100 - 300 100 – 500
Lymphocytes
Low; <40
mg/dl
Elevated;
>100mg/dl
Viral
meningitis
90-200 10-300;
Lymphocytes
Normal or
Less in
Mumps /LCM
Normal or
slight rise
Aseptic
Meningitis
50 - 200 10 – 300
Lymphocytes
Normal Normal or
slight rise
Cryptococcal 100-300 <500;
Lymphocytes
Low 50-200
NORMAL 80-200 <5 Lympho-
cytes
50-75mg/dl 15-40mg/dl
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February2016
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February2016
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
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? Complication
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February2016
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February2016
Complications
Commoner after bacterial meningitis
than after viral meningitis
Sensorineural hearing loss: partial or total
Seizure and Epileptic State
Cognitive problems: Memory and concentration;
Learning difficulties and behavioural problems
Motor Problems involving co-ordination and balance
Speech problems
Visual disturbances
Cerebral Palsy
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
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Greatest risk for hearing loss
1 Males
2 Nuchal Rigidity
3 Increased ICP
4 Low CSF glucose levels
5 S Pneumoniae Infection
6 Abnormal CT Scan Findings
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
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S pneumoniae :
Hib :
N meningitidis :
26.3-30%
7.7-10.3%;
5-10.3%.
Overall mortality for bacterial
meningitis 5-10%
Neonates:
Older children:
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15-20%
3-10%.
Neurologic Sequelae : 30%
Age: Neonates, Preterms
Organisms: Pneumococci>
H.imfluenzae> Meningococci
Gm –ve Organisms, Salmonellae
and Enterobacteriaceae
DIC
Endotoxic shock
Neural tube Anomalies
Immunosuppresse individuals.
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
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Poor Prognostic Factors
Poor Prognosis for Bilateral
Sensoryneural Hearing Loss
Males
Increased
Nuchal Rigidity
Prolonged Sezures
Low Coma Score
Low CSF glucose levels
S pneumoniae infection
Abnormal CT findings
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
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1 in 4 survivors had :
Serious and disabling sequelae
Functionally important
behavior disorder or
neuropsychiatric problem
Auditory dysfunction that
impaired their performance
in school
Prognosis
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8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February2016
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February2016
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February2016
Empiric Antibiotic Treatment in
childhood Acute Bacterial Meningitis
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February2016
Organism Age Group Antibiotic
Unknown
Infants less Ampicillin Cefotaxime
than 1 month Gentamicin
month of age
and Adults
Children over 1
Ampicillin Cefotaxime
Vancomycin
Unidentified
bacilli
Children and
Gram-negative
Adults
Cefazidime
Gentamicin
-Unidentified
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organisms
Children and
Gram positive
Adults
Ceftriaxone
Vancomycin
Ampicillin
Haemophilus
influenzatype b
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Ceftriaxone
Meningococci
Penicillin G plus
ceftriaxone
STREPTOCOCCI
Vancomcin Nafcillin (with or without
rifampin)
LISTERIA SP
Ampicillin Gentamicin Trimethoprim-
sulfamethoxaxzole
ENTERIC GRAM-
NEGATIVE
CHIA COLI,
PROTEUS SP
,
KLEBSIELLA SP)
BACTERIA(ESCHERI
Ceftriaxone Gentamicin
PSEUDOMONAS
STAPHYOCOCCI
Ceftazidime Cefepime *These may
be used with the addition of
aminoglycoside
Vancomycin Nafcillin *May be
prescribed with or without rifampin
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February2016
Acute Bacterial (Pyogenic) Meningitis in Children
Treatment of Complications
1) Convulsions: I.V.Diazepam
2) Cerebral Oedema: Mannitol ;
i.v.dexamethasone
3) Drainage of Subdural Empyema
4)Surgical management of
Hydrocephalus
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February2016
Acute Bacterial (Pyogenic) Meningitis in Children
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February2016
Supportive Treatment
1) Correction of Fluid and
Electrolyte Disturbances
2) Control & Maintenance of
normal body temperature
3) Control of Convulsions
( Anticonvulsant drugs)
4) Control of increased intracranial
pressure and cerebral odema
5) Care of comatose /unconscious
child ( Skin, Eyes, Bladder ,
Bowel, Lungs )
Acute Bacterial (Pyogenic) Meningitis in Children
Supportive Treatment
6) Protocol based Management of
Septic Shock with Fluids,
Electrolyte & Inotropes
7) Management of Disseminated
Intravascular Coagulation
8) Nutritional Support
9) Monitoring of head circumference,
vital parameters, Intracranial
tension, response to drugs
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February2016
Acute Bacterial (Pyogenic) Meningitis in Children
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
8th &9th SEMESTER UNDERGRADUATE CLASS IN PAEDIATRICS - 19TH February2016
Supportive Treatment
10) Treatment of Complications like
hydrocephalus, subdural empyema,
etc.,
Immunization
Routine Immunization with available vaccines
against Haemophilus, Pneumococcus
Meningococcus ( Routine or in, High Risk
Children)
Vaccination before travelling to endemic areas
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Prevention of Acute Bacterial
Meningitis
S.Srinivasan, Professor of Paediatrics, MGMCRI, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry
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Antibiotic Chemoprophylaxis with Antibiotics
given to close contacts
H.influenzae
type B
Rifampicin 20mg/kg/day for 4
days
N. Meningitidis Rifampicin 20mg/kg/day or
600mg oral for 2 days in older
children
Ceftriaxone single dose
Ciprofloxacin single dose