BMS Score: Validated for children (29d–19y) with CSF pleocytosis. Identifies very low-risk cases to reduce unnecessary hospital stay and antibiotics.
Risk Stratification
Risk of bacterial meningitis < 0.1%. Potential candidate for careful observation.
Verified
Last Review: 2026-07-17
Last Comprehensive Review: 2026-07-17
Clinical Context
We think this has broad domain relevance to Bacterial Meningitis Score (BMS).
Clinical Context
We think this has broad domain relevance to Bacterial Meningitis Score (BMS).
Clinical Context
We think this has broad domain relevance to Bacterial Meningitis Score (BMS).
