Variations in chemoprophylaxis for meningococcal disease: a retrospective case note review, analysis of routine prescribing data and questionnaire of general practitioners

• Príomhchruthaitheoirí: Neal Keith R (Údar), Marks Peter J (Údar)
• Formáid: LEABHAR
• Foilsithe / Cruthaithe: BMC, 2001-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Ábhair: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Invasive meningococcal disease is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in the UK. Administration of chemoprophylaxis to close contacts reduces the risk of a secondary case. However, unnecessary chemoprophylaxis may be assoc...