December 2006. Volume 2. Number 4

Should antibiotics be given before admission when meningococcal disease is suspected?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Author: López-Herce Cid J1.
1Sección de Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos. Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: Jesús López-Herce Cid. Email: pielvi@ya.com
Publication date: 01/12/2006

How to cite this article

López-Herce Cid J. Should antibiotics be given before admission when meningococcal disease is suspected ? Evid Pediatr. 2006;2:65.

ED | Editorial

Author: López-Herce Cid J1.
1Sección de Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos. Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: Jesús López-Herce Cid. Email: pielvi@ya.com
Publication date: 01/12/2006

How to cite this article

López-Herce Cid J. Should antibiotics be given before admission when meningococcal disease is suspected ? Evid Pediatr. 2006;2:65.

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