Bacterial meningitis in neonates and children South Africa
Includes bibliographical references. === Acute bacterial meningitis is defined as the inflammation of the meninges. It is caused by various bacteria and the specific aetiology is age dependant. In the neonatal period the causative organisms are: Group B streptococci, Gram - negative bacilli (e.g.: E...
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Format: | Dissertation |
Language: | English |
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University of Cape Town
2014
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10743 |