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Corticosteroids and mortality in children with bacterial meningitis

Authors :
Mongelluzzo, Jillian
Mohamad, Zeinab
Have, Thomas R. Ten
Shah, Samir S.
Source :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. May 7, 2008, Vol. 299 Issue 17, p2048, 2055 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

A study to examine the relationship between corticosteroids and reduced bacterial meningitis among children is conducted. Results conclude that corticosteroids are not very effective in reducing bacterial meningitis among children.

Subjects

Subjects :
Bacterial meningitis -- Drug therapy
Children -- Health aspects
Corticosteroids -- Usage
Corticosteroids -- Patient outcomes

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
299
Issue :
17
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.179182342

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