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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-08-01
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Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/232 |