Preferred Label : GAIA Level 2 Neonatal Infectious Meningitis;
NCIt synonyms : Global Alignment of Immunization safety Assessment in pregnancy Level 2 Neonatal Infectious
Meningitis;
NCIt related terms : Level 2 Neonatal Meningitis;
NCIt definition : GAIA Level 2 Neonatal Infectious Meningitis is defined by four criteria: first, CSF
pleocytosis OR positive IgM antibodies to a specific pathogen in the CSF; second,
a recognized pathogen is identified, using a validated method from a normally sterile
site other than the CSF; third, a temperature greater than or equal to 37.5 degrees
C or less than 35.5 degrees C; fourth, one or more of the following requirements must
be met: a) History of convulsions; b) Lethargy or irritability; c) Coma; d) Apnea;
e) Bulging fontanel; f) Neck stiffness.;
Alternative definition : GAIA: Level 2 Neonatal Infectious Meningitis is defined by four criteria: first, CSF
pleocytosis OR positive IgM antibodies to a specific pathogen in the CSF; second,
a recognized pathogen is identified, using a validated method from a normally sterile
site other than the CSF; third, a temperature greater than or equal to 37.5 degrees
C or less than 35.5 degrees C; fourth, one or more of the following requirements must
be met: a) History of convulsions; b) Lethargy or irritability; c) Coma; d) Apnea;
e) Bulging fontanel; f) Neck stiffness.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL509231;
Origin ID : C127988;
UMLS CUI : C4289159;
Semantic type(s)
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