Meningococcal disease in day-care centers
Jacobson, J.A.; Filice, G.A.; Holloway, J.T.
Pediatrics 59(2): 299-300
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0031-4005 PMID: 834517 Document Number: 117413
A cluster of 3 meningococcal meningitis cases in children attending a day care center was investigated. Epidemiology and chemotherapy are discussed.
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