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guaifenesin and Meningitis, Meningococcal

guaifenesin has been researched along with Meningitis, Meningococcal in 1 studies

Guaifenesin: An expectorant that also has some muscle relaxing action. It is used in many cough preparations.

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
Ceddia, T1
Marinucci, MC1

Other Studies

1 other study available for guaifenesin and Meningitis, Meningococcal

ArticleYear
[The incidence of Neisseria meningitidis carriers in a population sample of the province of Aquila].
    Bollettino della Societa italiana di biologia sperimentale, 1977, Sep-30, Volume: 53, Issue:18

    Topics: Carrier State; Child, Preschool; Humans; Infant; Italy; Meningitis, Meningococcal; Mucus; Nasal Muco

1977