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Bacterial meningitis

Date: May 2011

Definition:

A definite diagnosis of bacterial meningitis by a Consultant Neurologist resulting in permanent neurological deficit with persisting clinical symptoms.

For the above definition, the following are not covered:

  • all other forms of meningitis other than those caused by bacterial infection.

No change since April 2007

 

Definition update history:

Bacterial meningitis May 2011
Bacterial meningitis July 2009
Bacterial meningitis April 2007
Bacterial meningitis November 2003
Bacterial meningitis May 2003
Bacterial meningitis March 2003
Bacterial meningitis April 2002
Bacterial meningitis July 2001
Bacterial meningitis November 2000
Bacterial meningitis November 1999
Bacterial meningitis July 1999
Bacterial meningitis February 1998

What does this mean?

Bacterial meningitis is a condition resulting from bacterial infection. This causes inflammation to the meninges, which is the protective layer around the brain. There are many forms of meningitis. It is only bacterial meningitis that is covered; all other forms, including viral meningitis, are excluded.

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