J Formos Med Assoc
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To study the clinical features, diagnostic processes, timing of antibiotic administration and outcomes of patients with severe community-acquired septic meningitis at an emergency department (ED), who required intensive care unit (ICU) admission. ⋯ Severe septic meningitis remains a disease with high mortality and morbidity. Expeditious diagnostic processes with early appropriate antibiotic treatment and ICU admission at the ED are important in improving the quality of care and patient outcome.