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November 4, 2025Indus journal of bioscience research.

Frequency of Clinical Presentation and Outcome in Patients with Pyogenic Meningitis at Pediatric Unit of Bacha Khan Medical College Swabi

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AKAakif Ullah KhanHGHanah Hadice GullBABibi Asma

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Overview

Cross-sectional study shows 8.3% mortality associated with seizures in pediatric patients with pyogenic meningitis, highlighting critical need for early diagnosis.

Key Points

  • Mortality rate observed among pediatric patients with pyogenic meningitis was 8.3%, indicating serious health risks.
  • Participants presented chiefly with fever (92.7%), vomiting (73.4%), and seizures (64.2%), highlighting key symptoms to identify.
  • Cross-sectional study conducted over 6 months at Bacha Khan Medical College, focusing on clinical presentation and outcomes.
  • Healthcare accessibility and early antibiotic therapy are essential to mitigate mortality and long-term complications.

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Khan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/690945348f2297dc1353301dhttps://doi.org/10.70749/ijbr.v3i5.2496
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