Diagnosis and treatment of bacterial meningitis.
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This review focuses on recent advances of topical interest regarding the diagnosis and treatment of common causes of bacterial meningitis occurring in children beyond the neonatal period. Tuberculous meningitis is beyond the scope of this review.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Vojnosanitetski pregled
دوره 36 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1979