Meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup 135.
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چکیده
The first descriptions of meningitis in childhood caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup 135 are presented. Difficulties with identification of unusual serogroups of N. meningitidis are discussed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical microbiology
دوره 8 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1978