Hyperglycemia in bacterial meningitis: a prospective cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hyperglycemia has been associated with unfavorable outcome in several disorders, but few data are available in bacterial meningitis. We assessed the incidence and significance of hyperglycemia in adults with bacterial meningitis.<...

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Main Authors: Spanjaard Lodewijk, Kruyt Nyika D, de Gans Jan, Westendorp Willeke F, Schut Ewout S, Reitsma Johannes B, van de Beek Diederik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/57