Bacterial Meningitis
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📋Overview
Bacterial meningitis is an acute inflammation of the protective membranes (meninges) covering the brain and spinal cord caused by bacterial infection. It is a medical emergency requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment. Common causative bacteria include Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae type b. The term 'bacterial meningitis' is preferred over older or less specific labels.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0085437ICD-10-CM
G00G00.9
MeSH
D016920
SNOMED CT (US)
95883001
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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