Secondary Prevention of Meningococcal Disease

Overview

Journal BMJ

Specialty General Medicine

Date 1996 Mar 9

PMID 8595321

Citations 10

Authors

B E Kristiansen

A B Knapskog

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Citing Articles

Recognition, treatment and complications of meningococcal disease.

Riordan F, Thomson A Paediatr Drugs. 2000; 1(4):263-82.

PMID: 10935425 DOI: 10.2165/00128072-199901040-00003.

Meningococcal disease in healthcare workers. Vaccine is available in Latin America.

Trujillo C BMJ. 2000; 320(7229):247; author reply 248-9.

PMID: 10642243 PMC: 1117442.

Update on meningococcal disease with emphasis on pathogenesis and clinical management.

van Deuren M, Brandtzaeg P, van der Meer J Clin Microbiol Rev. 2000; 13(1):144-66, table of contents.

PMID: 10627495 PMC: 88937. DOI: 10.1128/CMR.13.1.144.

Recognizing meningococcal disease: the case for further research in primary care.

Granier S, Owen P, STOTT N Br J Gen Pract. 1998; 48(429):1167-71.

PMID: 9667096 PMC: 1410038.

Preventative strategies on meningococcal disease.

Mayon-White R, Heath P Arch Dis Child. 1997; 76(3):178-81.

PMID: 9135255 PMC: 1717118. DOI: 10.1136/adc.76.3.178.

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