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- Published on: 30 July 2003
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- Published on: 30 July 2003Routine Repeat LP may not be necessary in all cases of meningitisShow More
Dear Editor
We read the review article on neonatal meningitis by Heath and colleagues with great interest.[1]
We would like to bring to notice couple of issues that are of importance especially to the situation in developing countries.
1.Firstly, cultures are positive only in a small proportion of cases of meningitis in developing countries. This may be related to prior antibiotic exposure that...
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None declared. - Published on: 16 July 2003Repeat Lumbar Puncture in Group B sreptococcal meningitis?Show More
Dear Editor
We read with interest the review of Neonatal meningitis by PT Heath et al.[1] Neonatal meningitis remains a very important cause of morbidity and mortality. Group B streptococcus (GBS) remains the leading pathogen.[2]
We report a case of GBS meningitis that was a challenge for management. A term baby born by normal vaginal delivery with birth weight of 3.26 kg, presented at 5 days of age w...
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