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meningitis is a notifiable disease in many countries, the exact incidence rate is unknown. In 2013 meningitis resulted in 303,000 deaths - down from 464,000 deaths in 1990. In 2010 it was estimated that meningitis resulted in 420,000 deaths, excluding cryptococcal meningitis.
Bacterial meningitis
Preoperative assessment:
The day prior to surgery, all patients will undergo pre-anesthetic checkup including detailed history, physical, systemic examination and weight of the patient. All patients will be investigated for exclusion of any of the above mentioned contraindications. Laboratory work
The paranasal sinuses are within the bones of the face and head. Six paired sinuses are present in humans, and although their exact function is a topic for debate, they appear to play several roles ranging from cushioning the brain during trauma to increasing resonance of the voice and releasing
Participants & Setting
Participants in this study will be 30 consecutive children referred to Thoughtful House for the treatment of autism or a related developmental disorder. Participants may or may not also be concurrently receiving intensive behavioral intervention services from the Center for