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QUINTERO VILLALOBOS, Moreida et al. Efficacy of Dexamethasone as a Complementary Therapy in Acute Bacterial Meningitis Due to Streptococcus pneumoniae in adults. Kasmera [online]. 2006, vol.34, n.2, pp.114-118. ISSN 0075-5222.

Acute bacterial meningitis due to S. pneumoniae in adults has a high morbidity rate. Corticosteroids are not used routinely. Here, complementary therapy with dexamethasona was used in 6 patients who received penicillin plus chloramphenicol. The results showed there was clinical improvement. The continuation of this study with more patients is recommended.

Palavras-chave : meningitis; dextramethasona; therapy; chloramphenicol; S. pneumoniae.