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Management algorithm for adults with suspected bacterial meningitis. AIDS, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; CNS, central nervous system; CSF,
cerebrospinal fluid; CT, computed tomography; HIV, human immunodeficiency virus; STAT, statim (immediately). Reproduced with permission from
Bennett JE, Dolin R, Blaser MJ: Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett’s: Principles and Practice of Infectious Disease. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2015.
*HIV infection or AIDS, receiving immunosuppressive therapy, or after transplantation.
†Mass lesion, stroke, or focal infection.
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