Diagnosis and Management of Bacterial Meningitis in the Paediatric Population: A Review
Paediatric bacterial meningitis is a neurological emergency which, despite advances in medical management, still has a significant morbidity and mortality. Over recent decades new vaccines have led to a change in epidemiology of the disease; however, it remains a condition that requires a high index...
Main Authors: | Catherine L. Tacon, Oliver Flower |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | Emergency Medicine International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/320309 |
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