Diagnosis of neonatal meningitis: is it time to use polymerase chain reaction?

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a predominant causative pathogen of neonatal meningitis that is associated with a high rate of mortality and morbidity. The establishment of antenatal screening and intrapartum chemoprophylaxis has led to a significant reduction in the incidence rate of invasive GBS di...

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Main Authors: Zainudin, Zurina, Hoo, Nicole Phing Jie, Amin Nordin, Syafinaz, Sither Joseph Vesudian, Narcisse Mary, Nunis, Melissa Anne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Malaysian Medical Association 2021
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/96713/1/ABSTRACT.pdf