Meningococcal disease. Is early diagnosis possible?
Charlton, R.
Australian Family Physician 27(6): 495-497
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-8495 PMID: 9648316 Document Number: 497648
Meningococcal disease is a public health problem because of its high mortality and is one disease that many GPs have not seen. Case reports illustrate that presentation is rarely classic 'meningitis' and further research is required to enable earlier detection.
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