Episode Details

This podcast presents an approach to the diagnosis and management of meningitis in children. Listeners will learn the etiology and epidemiology of meningitis in different age groups, explore the clinical presentation, pertinent investigations and understand the management of bacterial and viral meningitis according to the most recent guidelines. This podcast was developed by Linda Ding, a medical student at the University of Alberta, in conjunction with Dr. Melanie Lewis, a general pediatrician and associate professor at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics.  The audio versions are accessible on iTunes.  You can find more great pediatric content at www.pedscases.com.

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