Preferred Label : GAIA Level 3a Neonatal Infectious Meningitis;
NCIt synonyms : Global Alignment of Immunization safety Assessment in pregnancy Level 3a Neonatal
Infectious Meningitis;
NCIt related terms : Level 3a Neonatal Bacterial/Fungal/Viral Meningitis;
NCIt definition : GAIA Level 3a Neonatal Infectious Meningitis is defined by four criteria: first, CSF
pleocytosis; second, NO recognized pathogen is identified, using a validated method,
from a normally sterile site; third, temperature greater than or equal to 37.5 degrees
C or less than 35.5 degrees C; fourth, three 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 3a Neonatal Infectious Meningitis is defined by four criteria: first,
CSF pleocytosis; second, NO recognized pathogen is identified, using a validated method,
from a normally sterile site; third, temperature greater than or equal to 37.5 degrees
C or less than 35.5 degrees C; fourth, three 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 : CL509238;
Origin ID : C127989;
UMLS CUI : C4289107;
Semantic type(s)
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