Gram-Negative Bacterial Meningitis
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When there is suspicion of a nervous system infection, timely care is a priority; one of the possible forms is gram-negative bacterial meningitis.
Gram-negative bacterial meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, caused by a specific group of bacteria. It is a serious condition that requires immediate attention.
Frequent symptoms: Fever, intense headache, stiff neck, sensitivity to light, drowsiness and, in babies, irritability, high-pitched crying, or refusal to feed.
When to see a doctor? In the presence of these signs, especially if they appear suddenly, it is essential to seek urgent medical care. The neurologist takes part in its evaluation and the pediatrician when it affects children; it is not advisable to delay the consultation.
Data on 58 doctors who treat gram-negative bacterial meningitis
Which specialist treats gram-negative bacterial meningitis?
Meningitis caused by gram-negative bacteria in children is an emergency that a Pediatrician must address immediately, especially with high fever, neck stiffness, or extreme irritability.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in gram-negative bacterial meningitis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Frequently asked questions
What is gram-negative bacterial meningitis?
When there is suspicion of a nervous system infection, timely care is a priority; one of the possible forms is gram-negative bacterial meningitis.
Which doctor treats gram-negative bacterial meningitis?
Meningitis caused by gram-negative bacteria in children is an emergency that a Pediatrician must address immediately, especially with high fever, neck stiffness, or extreme irritability.