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Question:

When, if ever, should you give steroids for adults with bacterial meningitis?

Sources:

PIER - not covered

UpToDate

SUMSearch (first sign in with PIN)

  1. What does Cochrane say? Is this the same as UpToDate?

  2. de Gans J, van de Beek D; European Dexamethasone in Adulthood Bacterial Meningitis Study Investigators. Dexamethasone in adults with bacterial meningitis.
    N Engl J Med. 2002 Nov 14;347(20):1549-56.
    PMID: 12432041