CLINICAL PRESENTATION OF ACUTE BACTERIAL MENINGITIS ANDC.S.F. ANALYSIS OF ATTENDING OPDPATIENTS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL KANPUR, INDIA

Background:Meningitis is an infection of the Meninges. Generally caused by Viral, Bacterial and Fungal Pathogens. Viral Meningitis is less severe and heals without specific treatment whereas Acute Bacterial Meningitis (ABM) can be relatively severe and affect in internal illness. Acute Bacterial Meningitis (ABM) is a prime reason for loss of life and incapacity worldwide. Aim of this study is play important role in the diagnosis and more accurate treatment of patient.

Method:In this study, all age groups were enrolled at one tertiary care hospital between November 2022 and April 2024. A total of 147 CSF clinically suspected Meningitis samples were submitted for analysis.

Result:During the study, A total of 147 CSF samples were studied. Of these, 18 were identified as bacterial meningitis on the basis of Grams staining and cultures, with an Incidence of (12.24%). Acute bacterial meningitis was more frequent in paediatric patients than in adults. Gram-positive bacteria were the most common Organism, accounting for (77.77%) of the total.The male and female ratio among all Culture Positive cases was (1.57:1).