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gamma-aminobutyric acid and Meningitis, Meningococcal

gamma-aminobutyric acid has been researched along with Meningitis, Meningococcal in 1 studies

gamma-Aminobutyric Acid: The most common inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.
gamma-aminobutyric acid : A gamma-amino acid that is butanoic acid with the amino substituent located at C-4.

Meningitis, Meningococcal: 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. The organism is usually transmitted via nasopharyngeal secretions and is a leading cause of meningitis in children and young adults. Organisms from Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, B, C, Y, and W-135 have been reported to cause meningitis. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp689-701; Curr Opin Pediatr 1998 Feb;10(1):13-8)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ivanova, RI1
Senenkova, SI1

Other Studies

1 other study available for gamma-aminobutyric acid and Meningitis, Meningococcal

ArticleYear
[Experience with the use of aminalon in the complex treatment of children with meningococcal infections].
    Zhurnal nevropatologii i psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova (Moscow, Russia : 1952), 1981, Volume: 81, Issue:10

    Topics: Adolescent; Anti-Infective Agents; Child; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid; Humans; Meningitis, Meningococcal

1981