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hydroxyindoleacetic acid and Meningitis, Meningococcal

hydroxyindoleacetic acid has been researched along with Meningitis, Meningococcal in 2 studies

(5-hydroxyindol-3-yl)acetic acid : A member of the class of indole-3-acetic acids that is indole-3-acetic acid substituted by a hydroxy group at C-5.

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 (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (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
Sirina, LK1
Smirnova, VK1
Kutsemilova, AP1
Bakke, OM1
Guldberg, HC1
Schreiner, A1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for hydroxyindoleacetic acid and Meningitis, Meningococcal

ArticleYear
[Status of serotonin metabolism in the central nervous system in purulent meningitis and meningoencephalitis].
    Zhurnal nevropatologii i psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova (Moscow, Russia : 1952), 1984, Volume: 84, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Central Nervous System; Female; Humans; Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid; Male; Meningiti

1984
Acid monoamine metabolites of cerebrospinal fluid in meningitis and encephalitis.
    Acta neurologica Scandinavica, 1974, Volume: 50, Issue:2

    Topics: Biological Transport; Blood Glucose; Cerebrospinal Fluid Proteins; Encephalitis; Encephalomyelitis;

1974