Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2864909 | The American Journal of the Medical Sciences | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Patients with liver cirrhosis have a more fulminant course with a higher prevalence of disturbed consciousness, bacteremia, seizure and shock. Diagnosis and effective treatment ARE often delayed, resulting in high overall mortality. When patients with liver cirrhosis develop disturbed consciousness, seizures and septicemia, immediate neuroimaging and cerebrospinal fluid studies should be undertaken to determine bacterial meningitis. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for survival.
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Authors
Chih-Min MD, Wen-Neng MD, Nai-Wen MD, Chi-Ren MD, Cheng-Hsien MD, Hung-Chen MD,