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ibuprofen and Meningitis, Meningococcal

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

Midol: combination of cinnamedrine, phenacetin, aspirin & caffeine

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-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Tamburini, J1
Grimaldi, D1
Bricaire, F1
Bossi, P1

Other Studies

1 other study available for ibuprofen and Meningitis, Meningococcal

ArticleYear
Acute bacterial meningitis in a patient receiving ibuprofen.
    The Journal of infection, 2005, Volume: 51, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Amoxicillin; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Contraindic

2005