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Complications of meningitis in infancy - 5 yr follow-up

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This prospective case-control study assessed the sequelae of bacterial meningitis during the first year of life.

Assessment using a child health questionaire was performed when survivors were 5 years old.

Disability was found to be higher in cases than in controls.

Reference:

  • 1) Bedford, H., de Louvois, J. et al. (2001) Meningitis in infancy in England and Wales: follow-up at age 5 years. BMJ, 323, 533-6.

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