Prevention and treatment of meningococcal disease
Dowson, A.
Nursing Times 110(12): 23-25
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 24923009 Document Number: 674010
Meningococcal disease is a leading cause of death in children and young people. Part 1 of this two-part series discussed its epidemiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms (Dowson, 2014). Part 2 reviews the diagnosis, management and prevention of this disease.
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