Adjuvant Glycerol and/or Dexamethasone to Improve the Outcomes of Childhood Bacterial Meningitis: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Oral glycerol therapy prevents severe neurological sequelae in patients with childhood meningitis. Safety, availability, low cost, and oral administration also add to its usefulness, especially in resource-limited settings.