Meningococcal disease at Tygerberg Hospital
Date
1981
Authors
Donald P.R.
Burger P.J.
Van Zyl L.E.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
HMPG
Abstract
From June 1978 to November 1979, 298 patients with meningococcal disease were seen at Tygerberg Hospital, Parowvallei, CP. The manner of presentation, the diagnosis and some of the clinical features of these patients are reviewed and certain aspects discussed.
Description
Article
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
Keywords
ampicillin, cloxacillin, Cotrimoxazole, Erythromycin, Penicillin g, Penicillin v, Bacterial infection -- South Africa -- Western Cape, Cerebrospinal fluid -- Diagnosis, Epidemics -- South Africa -- Western Cape, Meningitis -- Effect of seasons on, Mortality -- Seasonal variations, Diseases -- Socioeconomic factors, Meningococcal disease -- Mortality