A retrospective study of central nervous system shunt infections diagnosed in a university hospital during a 4-year period

A retrospective study of central nervous system shunt infections diagnosed in a university hospital during a 4-year period

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts are used for intracranial pressure management and temporary cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage. Infection of the central nervous system (CNS) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients wi...

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Main Authors: Coskun Erdal, Cirak Bayram, Toprak Semra, Turgut Huseyin, Sacar Suzan, Yilmaz Ozlem, Tekin Koray
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-03-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/6/43

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