Predicting sequelae and death after bacterial meningitis in childhood: A systematic review of prognostic studies

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Bacterial meningitis (BM) is a severe infection responsible for high mortality and disabling sequelae. Early identification of patients at high risk of these outcomes is necessary to prevent their occurrence by adequate treatment as...

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Main Authors: Gemke Reinoud JBJ, Wassenaar Merel, van Furth A Marceline, de Jonge Rogier CJ, Terwee Caroline B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/232