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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