Escherichia coli meningitis
MONDO:0006753A form of gram-negative meningitis that tends to occur in neonates, in association with anatomical abnormalities (which feature communication between the meninges and cutaneous structures) or as opportunistic infections in association with immunologic deficiency syndromes. In premature neonates the clinical presentation may be limited to anorexia; vomiting; lethargy; or respiratory distress. Full-term infants may have as additional features fever; seizures; and bulging of the anterior fontanelle. (From Menkes, Textbook of Child Neurology, 5th ed, pp398-400)
6 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Escherichia coli meningitis itself.
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Rapid brain infection test could slash unnecessary antibiotic use
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a quick diagnostic test (BioFire FilmArray) can accurately predict the cause of meningitis or encephalitis in 182 adults. Participants with symptoms like fever, headache, or confusion will have their spinal fluid tested. The goal is to see if the test …
Sponsor: Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive meningitis study aims to save lives in uganda
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study in northern Uganda will track 1,100 people with meningitis symptoms and screen 10,000 HIV-positive patients for a fungal infection that can lead to meningitis. Researchers will use modern diagnostic tests to understand the causes and outcomes of the disease. The goal i…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive meningitis study aims to improve care in brazil
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is tracking how adults with meningitis are treated in about 30 hospitals across Brazil. Researchers will follow 624 patients during their hospital stay and after discharge to see what treatments work best and how patients recover. The goal is to gather real-world evide…
Sponsor: Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New registry aims to improve meningitis treatment for kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry of 600 children under 18 with meningitis treated at hospitals across Brazil. Researchers will collect data during and after hospitalization to see how well current treatments work and what long-term problems, like hearing loss, occur. The goal is…
Sponsor: Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC