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lactic acid and Meningitis, Meningococcal

lactic acid has been researched along with Meningitis, Meningococcal in 6 studies

Lactic Acid: A normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
2-hydroxypropanoic acid : A 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is propanoic acid in which one of the alpha-hydrogens is replaced by a hydroxy group.

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 Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Lactic acidosis is an integral index of metabolic disturbances and severity of inflammation processes."7.74[Clinical implications of lactic acidosis in purulent meningitis]. ( Chentsov, VB; Menushenkova, SA; Migmanov, TE; Molotilova, TN; Nagibina, MV; Vengerov, IuIa, 2008)
"Lactic acidosis is an integral index of metabolic disturbances and severity of inflammation processes."3.74[Clinical implications of lactic acidosis in purulent meningitis]. ( Chentsov, VB; Menushenkova, SA; Migmanov, TE; Molotilova, TN; Nagibina, MV; Vengerov, IuIa, 2008)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (16.67)18.7374
1990's2 (33.33)18.2507
2000's3 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Vengerov, IuIa1
Nagibina, MV1
Chentsov, VB1
Menushenkova, SA1
Molotilova, TN1
Migmanov, TE1
Exley, RM2
Shaw, J1
Mowe, E1
Sun, YH1
West, NP1
Williamson, M1
Botto, M1
Smith, H2
Tang, CM2
Ruf, B1
Kartalija, M1
Kim, Y1
White, ML1
Nau, R1
Tureen, JH1
Täuber, MG1
Martynov, VA1
Roslyĭ, IM1
Kolobaeva, OV1

Reviews

1 review available for lactic acid and Meningitis, Meningococcal

ArticleYear
Effect of host lactate on gonococci and meningococci: new concepts on the role of metabolites in pathogenicity.
    Infection and immunity, 2007, Volume: 75, Issue:9

    Topics: Animals; Gonorrhea; Humans; Lactic Acid; Meningitis, Meningococcal; Neisseria gonorrhoeae; Neisseria

2007

Other Studies

5 other studies available for lactic acid and Meningitis, Meningococcal

ArticleYear
[Clinical implications of lactic acidosis in purulent meningitis].
    Klinicheskaia meditsina, 2008, Volume: 86, Issue:10

    Topics: Acidosis, Lactic; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Female; Humans; Lactic Acid; Male; Meningitis, Meningococ

2008
Available carbon source influences the resistance of Neisseria meningitidis against complement.
    The Journal of experimental medicine, 2005, May-16, Volume: 201, Issue:10

    Topics: Animals; Bacterial Proteins; Complement C3; Gene Deletion; Immunity, Innate; Lactic Acid; Membrane T

2005
[Lactate determination in the cerebrospinal fluid. Differential diagnostic significance].
    MMW, Munchener medizinische Wochenschrift, 1981, Oct-02, Volume: 123, Issue:40

    Topics: Diagnosis, Differential; Escherichia coli Infections; Female; Humans; Klebsiella Infections; Lactate

1981
Effect of a recombinant N-terminal fragment of bactericidal/permeability-increasing protein (rBPI23) on cerebrospinal fluid inflammation induced by endotoxin.
    The Journal of infectious diseases, 1995, Volume: 171, Issue:4

    Topics: Animals; Antimicrobial Cationic Peptides; Blood Proteins; Cerebrospinal Fluid; Disease Models, Anima

1995
[The enzyme activity and pyruvate, lactate and 2,3-DPG levels in the erythrocytes of patients with severe forms of meningococcal infection and suppurative meningitis].
    Terapevticheskii arkhiv, 1996, Volume: 68, Issue:2

    Topics: 2,3-Diphosphoglycerate; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Diphosphoglyceric Acids; Erythrocytes; Female; Huma

1996