Cross-sectional study reveals high bacterial resistance and treatment outcomes in meningitis patients from Ethiopia, suggesting critical care needs.
PCR significantly outperformed culture in detecting bacterial pathogens. E. coli was the most common causative agent of bacterial meningitis, and we observed high rates of antibiotic resistance among Gram-negative bacteria. While most patients had favorable outcomes, low Glasgow Coma Scale scores, comorbidities, and delayed presentation to healthcare facilities were independently associated with unfavorable outcomes.
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