Table 2 Clinical manifestations of 430 cases of purulent meningitis
From: Clinical analysis on 430 cases of infantile purulent meningitis
Clinical manifestations | Cases | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Fever | 384 | 89.3 |
Vomiting | 289 | 67.2 |
Mental fatigue | 267 | 62.1 |
Anterior fontanelle full/bulging/high tension | 233 | 54.2 |
Convulsions | 226 | 52.6 |
Somnolence | 162 | 37.7 |
Restlessness/irritability | 122 | 28.4 |
Meningeal irritation | 108 | 24.7 |
Coma | 62 | 14.4 |
Paralysis of limbs | 28 | 6.5 |
Headaches | 6 | 1.4 |