Systemic infections after acute stroke

After an acute stroke, systemic infection can complicate the recovery process and lead to a worse clinical outcome, including a higher risk of mortality. Post-stroke infection (PSI) is responsible for the majority of the mortality occurring between 1 week and 1 month after stroke, peaking towards th...

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Main Authors: Kwan, Joseph (Author), Jenkinson, Damian (Author), Vassallo, Mike (Author), Englyst, Nicola (Author), Perry, V. Hugh (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2008-02.
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