Evidence review for antibiotics for bacterial meningitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae: Meningitis (bacterial) and meningococcal disease: recognition, diagnosis and management

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Bacterial meningitis is a rare but serious infection. The causative organism is usually confirmed by tests performed on cerebrospinal fluid or blood samples. Streptococcus pneumoniae is a common cause of bacterial meningitis in most age groups.

The aim of this review is to determine what antibiotic treatment regimens are effective in treating bacterial meningitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.