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See Latest ArticlesPrevalence and antimicrobial resistance pattern of bacterial meningitis in Egypt
Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials, 10/13/09
Shaban L et al. – This article addresses profound bacterial agents causing a wide array of infections including but not limited to pneumonia and meningitis. The epidemiology of such infectious diseases and the prevalence of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis and Haemophilus influenzae are reviewed in the context of bacterial meningitis. The authors address prevalent serotypes in Egypt, antimicrobial resistance patterns and efficacy of vaccines to emphasize the importance of periodic surveillance for appropriate preventive and treatment strategies.
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