Recurrent pneumococcal meningitis in a splenectomised HIV-infected patient

• Main Authors: Quesne Gilles (Author), Abachin Eric (Author), Poyart Claire (Author), Veuillez Veronique (Author), Morand Philippe C (Author), Dupont Bertrand (Author), Berche Patrick (Author), Viard Jean-Paul (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2003-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Streptococcus pneumoniae </it>is a major cause of human disease, especially in pre-school children and elderly people, as well as in special risk groups such as asplenic, antibody deficient patients, or presenting dis...