Improving the role of intraventricular antimicrobial agents in the management of meningitis

Wendy C. Ziai; John J. Lewin

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Improving the role of intraventricular antimicrobial agents in the management of meningitis

Wendy C. Ziai, John J. Lewin

School of Medicine

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Abstract

Intraventricular administration of antimicrobials may be necessary in certain difficult- to-eradicate central nervous system infections. There is a significant need for clinical trials and management guidelines in this area.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	277-282
Number of pages	6
Journal	Current opinion in neurology
Volume	22
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/WCO.0b013e32832c1396
State	Published - Jun 1 2009

Keywords

Antimicrobial agents
Intraventricular
Meningitis
Shunt

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Neurology
Clinical Neurology

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Improving the role of intraventricular antimicrobial agents in the management of meningitis

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