Prevention of Meningococcal Disease
- 5 October 2006
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 355 (14), 1466-1473
- https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmcp063561
Abstract
This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they exist. The article ends with the author's clinical recommendations.Keywords
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