The management of acute meningitis: an update

Meningitis remains an important cause of mortality and morbidity. Clinicians should be alert to this diagnosis and have a low threshold for investigation and treatment of meningitis. This article provides an update of current evidence and existing guidelines for the management of suspected acute meningitis in adults in the UK.

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This article provides an update on the current evidence and guidelines for managing suspected acute meningitis in adults in the UK, highlighting the importance of early investigation and treatment and the need for clinicians to be vigilant in diagnosing meningitis.