In a 1998 review, the incidence of bladder injury during laparoscopic procedures ranged from 0.02% to 8.3%. It was more frequent in gynaecologic procedures, and intraoperative diagnosis was made only in 53% of cases.
In order to diagnose this disease, your child will have a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). This is done by inserting a needle in the lower back to get spinal fluid. The spinal fluid is sent to the laboratory to determine whether your child has meningitis and what type: bacterial or viral. How is meningitis treated? Your child will be isolated for at least 24 hours.
1 Meningitis is usually caused by one of a number of bacteria. 2  The most common is Streptococcus pneumoniae. 3  Neisseria meningitidis can cause outbreaks in crowded conditions, such as college dormitories or military barracks.4  Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) can also cause meningitis in adults and children. Meningitis is usually caused by one of a number of bacteria. 2  The most common is Streptococcus pneumoniae. 3  Neisseria meningitidis can cause outbreaks in crowded conditions, such as college dormitories or military barracks.