Diagnosis and treatment of bacterial meningitis

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作者
El Bashir, H [1 ]
Laundy, M [1 ]
Booy, R [1 ]
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[1] Univ London, Barts & London, Queen Mary Sch Med & Dent, Acad Dept Child Hlth, London WC1E 7HU, England
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10.1136/adc.88.7.615
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R72 [儿科学];
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100202 ;
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This review focuses on recent advances of topical interest regarding the diagnosis and treatment of common causes of bacterial meningitis occurring in children beyond the neonatal period. Tuberculous meningitis is beyond the scope of this review.
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