BACKGROUND The highest incidence of meningitis occurs during the neonatal period and (then) infancy. Although Bacterial agents are the most dangerous cause of neonatal and childhood meningitis yet viruses especially, enteroviruses (EV), are by far the most common cause of meningitis in this age group. OBJECTIVES The aim of the current study was to evaluate the role of EVs in neonatal and chil...

Incidence of human herpesvirus-6 (HHV-6) infection in the neonatal period has been reported few cases. HHV-6, commonly responsible for roseola, is known to establish during infancy and early childhood. A 14-day-old neonate, presented with a fever 38.3℃, primarily due an HHV-6 infection, was admitted our intensive care unit. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) his cerebrospinal fluid positive HHV-6....

Specific virulence factors associated with the pathogenesis of Escherichia coli strains causing neonatal meningitis (ECNM), such as the K1 capsular polysaccharide, the S fimbriae, and the Ibe10 protein, have been previously identified. However, some other yet unidentified factors are likely to be involved in the pathogenesis of ECNM. To identify specialized unique DNA regions associated with EC...

Background: Bacterial meningitis in the newborn is globally renowned for high mortality. The associated morbidities also include audiologic, motor, visual and mental deficits. Objective: To highlight the peculiarities in the current diagnostic and management strategies in newborn meningitis. Methods: Relevant literature on the subject published only in English language or translated to English ...