Pneumococcal infections and pediatric intensive care

Mouzard, A.; Bompard, Y.; Reinert, P.; Huault, G.

Pathologie-Biologie 27(9): 537-539

1979


ISSN/ISBN: 0369-8114
PMID: 398022
Document Number: 140880
During the period 1965 to 1978, 62 cases of severe pneumococcal infection were admitted in Saint-Vincent de Paul pediatric intensive care unit. Recovery without sequelae was observed in only 17 of 49 meningitis. 5 fulminant pneumococcal infections after splenectomy or other disorders were observed. This late condition may be preventable by vaccination.

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