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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Hlavní autoři: U. R. Goonetilleke, S. A. Ward, S. B. Gordon
Médium: Článek
Jazyk:English
Vydáno: Wiley 2009-01-01
Edice:Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases
On-line přístup:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/214216