The practice guidelines for the management of bacterial meningitis aim to provide clinicians with recommendations for diagnosis and treatment. The guidelines emphasize the importance of early recognition, rapid diagnostic evaluation, and emergent antimicrobial therapy. Initial management algorithms are provided for infants, children, and adults, highlighting the need for immediate blood cultures and lumbar punctures. Delay in initiating therapy can increase morbidity and mortality. The choice of empirical antimicrobial therapy depends on the patient's age and predisposing conditions. Specific diagnostic tests, such as CSF Gram stain and culture, are crucial for determining the bacterial etiology of meningitis. The guidelines also discuss the role of adjunctive dexamethasone therapy, which has been shown to reduce hearing impairment and improve outcomes in certain patient groups. The timing of antimicrobial administration is critical, and early treatment is generally recommended. Finally, the guidelines provide specific recommendations for antimicrobial agents based on the identified pathogen and in vitro susceptibility testing.The practice guidelines for the management of bacterial meningitis aim to provide clinicians with recommendations for diagnosis and treatment. The guidelines emphasize the importance of early recognition, rapid diagnostic evaluation, and emergent antimicrobial therapy. Initial management algorithms are provided for infants, children, and adults, highlighting the need for immediate blood cultures and lumbar punctures. Delay in initiating therapy can increase morbidity and mortality. The choice of empirical antimicrobial therapy depends on the patient's age and predisposing conditions. Specific diagnostic tests, such as CSF Gram stain and culture, are crucial for determining the bacterial etiology of meningitis. The guidelines also discuss the role of adjunctive dexamethasone therapy, which has been shown to reduce hearing impairment and improve outcomes in certain patient groups. The timing of antimicrobial administration is critical, and early treatment is generally recommended. Finally, the guidelines provide specific recommendations for antimicrobial agents based on the identified pathogen and in vitro susceptibility testing.