Recurrent bacterial meningitis and impaired host defences.
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چکیده
Recurrent pyogenic meningitis is uncommon. Its aetiology is often associated with impaired host defence mechanisms. Two such examples are discussed. Case 1 resulted from an anatomical defect and Case 2 a defect of the complement system.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
دوره 139 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1993