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...
Hlavní autoři: | , , |
---|---|
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 |