Bacterial Meningitis in Children: Neurological Complications, Associated Risk Factors, and Prevention
Bacterial meningitis is a devastating infection, with a case fatality rate of up to 30% and 50% of survivors developing neurological complications. These include short-term complications such as focal neurological deficit and subdural effusion, and long-term complications such as hearing loss, seizu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-03-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/3/535 |