Bacterial Meningitis Score

Bacterial Meningitis Score for Children

Validated clinical prediction rule to distinguish bacterial from viral meningitis in children (age 29 days to 19 years).

📋 Instructions: Score the patient's clinical and CSF findings.
Interpretation: Score 0 = Low risk (≥98% sensitive for viral). Score ≥1 = High risk; consider bacterial meningitis.

📋 Meningitis Risk Assessment

Complete all questions and tap “Calculate Score”

This score is for children with CSF pleocytosis. It is not a substitute for clinical judgment. Always consider local epidemiology and guidelines.

📚 Reference: Nigrovic et al. (2002) Bacterial Meningitis Score. Always consult a specialist.