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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Main Author: Thomas, Karla Mari
Other Authors: Levin, M
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10743