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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