Could Proteomic Research Deliver the Next Generation of Treatments for Pneumococcal Meningitis?
Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common bacterial cause of community-acquired meningitis worldwide. Despite optimal antibiotic therapy and supportive care, the mortality of this condition remains very high at 20–30% in the developed world and over 60% in under-resourced hospitals. In developed c...
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| Formato: | Artigo |
| Idioma: | English |
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Wiley
2009-01-01
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| Colecção: | Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases |
| Acesso em linha: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/214216 |