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