Meningitis, Empyema, and Brain Abscess in Children

Abstract

Central nervous system infection in children is an important condition for which early recognition is crucial to achieve a favorable clinical outcome. Infectious bacterial meningitis is the most common manifestation of CNS infections in this age group. Despite the fact that the imaging findings may be nonspecific, its clinical presentation has distinct peculiarities. The classical clinical features of infective meningitis in children include apathy, lethargy, stupor, poor feeding, and irritability. Clinical history and imaging techniques may help in the diagnostic workflow.