Neonatal Meningitis (Clinics in Developmental Medicine (Mac Keith Press)) [Hardcover]

Pamela A. Davies (Author), P. T. Rudd (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0901260967 | ISBN-13: 978-0901260963 | Publication Date: January 27, 1995 | Edition: 1

Meningitis is an uncommon but serious illness at any age, and during the first few weeks of life it poses a particular hazard with high mortality and a considerable risk to survivors of permanent damage to the developing brain. This book comprehensively reviews bacterial, fungal and viral forms of the illness. Epidemiology and comparisons of maternally and environmentally derived infections are included, along with a view of the developing brain and host defence mechanisms. A review of experimental bacterial meningitis is provided, together with a discussion of its relevance for clinical and laboratory diagnosis, and for antimicrobial and supportive management. Prospects for the future in terms of early diagnosis, management and prevention are also addressed. In its collation of material from such a wide range of literature sources, this is a vital reference for all clinicians with an interest in the problems of meningitis in early life.

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Book Description

Meningitis is a particularly serious illness in early life. This text comprehensively reviews the information currently available on the subject including risks, diagnosis, management and prevention strategies. It forms a vital reference resource for all clinicians concerned with health in early life.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 185 pages
• Publisher: MacKeith Press; 1 edition (January 27, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0901260967
• ISBN-13: 978-0901260963
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,148,458 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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