Características epidemiológicas clínicas de la meningitis bacteriana en el adulto durante el periodo comprendido entre 2010 - 2013 en el Hospital Universitario Erasmo Meoz.

Abstract

Given the lack of information on bacterial meningitis in adults admitted to the University Hospital Erasmo Meoz ( HUEM ) , and considering the importance of this information for all kinds of needs are of research , epidemiological or statistical nature , it is necessary to initiate studies that can serve as a guide and / or database for our region ; due to the high influx that has the HUEM not only in the city of Cucuta , but also in the northern department of Santander and neighboring territories , the center represents a great tool for collecting such information; For all the above mentioned this research aims to collect and analyse all possible information about this disease and thus update the figures of our region in addition to serving as the foundation for a more robust data base.