Bacterial meningitis related to air travel: Who is at risk?

Bacterial meningitis related to air travel: Who is at risk?

Changes in aircraft cabin pressure may result in bacterial meningitis in passengers with particular risk factors. The participation of multiple factors stands out, such as barotrauma, ear nose throat bacteria and cerebrospinal fluid leakage. As this is a neglected topic in aviation medicine, a synop...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of travel medicine 2021-08, Vol.28 (6)
Hauptverfasser: Guillem, Lluïsa, García-Roulston, Kevin, Cabellos, Carmen
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Aerospace medicine
Air transportation
Aircraft
Aircraft compartments
Bacteria
Barotrauma
Cerebrospinal fluid
Meningitis
Pressurized cabins
Risk analysis
Risk factors
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Zusammenfassung:Changes in aircraft cabin pressure may result in bacterial meningitis in passengers with particular risk factors. The participation of multiple factors stands out, such as barotrauma, ear nose throat bacteria and cerebrospinal fluid leakage. As this is a neglected topic in aviation medicine, a synopsis of cases observed and previously published is presented.
ISSN:1195-1982
1708-8305
DOI:10.1093/jtm/taab112