Clinical characteristics and prognosis of acute bacterial meningitis in elderly patients over 65: a hospital-based study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To examine the clinical characteristics of bacterial meningitis in elderly patients.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>261 patients with adult bacterial meningitis (ABM), collected during a study period of 11 years (2000-...

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Main Authors: Lai Wei-An, Chen Shu-Fang, Tsai Nai-Wen, Chang Chiung-Chih, Chang Wen-Neng, Lu Cheng-Hsien, Chuang Yao-Chung, Chien Chun-Chih, Huang Chi-Ren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/11/91