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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1979
Page
6
A three year old in the emergency room presents with fever, nausea, confusion, and neck stiffness. Positive Brudzinski and Kernig signs prompt immediate testing, including lumbar puncture to identify bacterial, viral, or fungal causes, guiding treatment and hospital stay.
The pediatrician notes Haemophilus influenzae as the commonest bacterial meningitis cause in children under six, especially under two. New evidence suggests contagion. preventive treatment for Bill’s family and daycare contacts is considered. Lab tests show high protein and low sugar in Bill’s spinal fluid, with about 10,000 white cells per milliliter, aiding differentiation from viral meningitis.
A doctor suspects H influenzae meningitis from Gram stain of Bill's spinal fluid and selects therapy balancing blood spinal fluid barrier penetration and drug toxicity. Ampicillin resistance prompts adding chloramphenicol. later sensitivity tests guide adjustments amid rising partially treated meningitis risks and high medical costs.
A medical Q and A explains why some people need a pacemaker when the natural heart rhythm fails, and notes the heart’s pump action with about 100,000 beats daily. It also covers vitamin E myths, congestive heart failure symptoms, treatment basics, and guidance on taking heart medications during vomiting episodes.
A reader argues that men are judged for clinging to mothers while women vary in contact with theirs. Ann replies that frequency and proximity matter, and that healthy daily check-ins across town aren’t sick. In a second letter a hysterectomy question is answered with reassurance that sexual pleasure can continue post op with possible lubrication needs.
More than 20 000 women in the New York metropolitan area are set to join Women in Business Week from October 14 to 20. About 40 top city corporations will offer programs on credit communications fashion and retailing. Association president Alexandria Hatcher notes topics range from loan applications and estate planning to events by authors actors and designers.
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