Incidence of bacterial meningitis (2001–2005) in Lazio, Italy: the results of a integrated surveillance system

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Monitoring the incidence of bacterial meningitis is important to plan and evaluate preventive polices. The study's aim was to estimate the incidence of bacterial meningitis by aetiological agent in the period 2001–2005, in Lazio...

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Main Authors: Stanghellini Elena, Forcina Antonio, Ferroni Eliana, Mantovani Jessica, Giorgi Rossi Paolo, Curtale Filippo, Borgia Piero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/13