Salmonella meningitis is a severe invasive complication of nontyphoidal salmonellosis involving the central nervous system. It requires prompt antimicrobial management and close monitoring of treatment response.
This protocol applies to nontyphoidal salmonellosis presenting as Salmonella meningitis — a critical infection in which Salmonella invades the meninges and cerebrospinal fluid.
Management centres on intravenous cephalosporin antibiotic therapy sustained over a prolonged course. The specific agent selection and full treatment details are available in the complete protocol.
Treatment goal: Confirmed CSF sterility on repeat cerebrospinal fluid examination at 48–72 hours.