Determinants of mortality among pediatric patients admitted to Wolaita Sodo University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital with acute bacterial meningitis, Southern Ethiopia: an unmatched case-control study

• Autori principali: Ushula Deboch Borko (Autore), Temesgen Bati Gelgelu (Autore), Zewde Zema (Autore), Afework Alemu (Autore), Getahun Dendir (Autore), Eskinder Israel (Autore), Temesgen Lera Abiso (Autore), Beshada Zerfu Woldegeorgis (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: BMC, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background People of all ages suffer from acute bacterial meningitis, but children are the most vulnerable, accounting for over 50% of all cases and deaths in children under the age of five. It is the leading cause of morbidity, mortality, and long-term suffering worldwide. Children are at...