Common use of Bacterial Meningitis Clause in Contracts

Bacterial Meningitis. I) Bacterial infection resulting in severe inflammation of the membranes of the brain or spinal chord resulting in significant, irreversible and permanent neurological deficit. The neurological deficit must persist for at least 6 weeks resulting in permanent inability to perform three or more Activities for Loss of Independent Living. II) This diagnosis must be confirmed by: i) The presence of bacterial infection in cerebrospinal fluid by lumbar puncture; and ii) A consultant neurologist certifying the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Bacterial Meningitis in the presence of HIV infection is excluded.

Bacterial Meningitis. I) Bacterial infection resulting in severe inflammation of the membranes of the brain or spinal chord resulting in significant, irreversible and permanent neurological deficit. The neurological deficit must persist for at least 6 weeks resulting in permanent inability to perform three or more Activities for Loss of Independent Living. II) . This diagnosis must be confirmed by: i) a. The presence of bacterial infection in cerebrospinal fluid by lumbar puncture; and ii) b. A consultant neurologist certifying the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Bacterial Meningitis in the presence of HIV infection is excluded.