Neurosciences
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To define the clinical and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) criteria that establishes a diagnosis of sepsis and meningitis immediately on admission. ⋯ More septic cases were admitted to the Pediatric Department through Emergency than meningitis cases. The most common pediatric patients liable to LP were neonates, and the most common presenting symptom was vomiting. Children with vomiting and convulsion and no organism in CSF must be carefully examined, and urine and blood culture must be collected. These children must be closely observed in hospital and re-evaluated by a pediatrician.