Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5671870 | Clinical Microbiology and Infection | 2016 | 18 Pages |
Abstract
Cranial imaging is performed before LP in the majority of patients with bacterial meningitis, irrespective of guideline indications. The guideline introduction was associated with a trend towards early initiation of treatment before imaging and with increased adherence to antibiotic policy.
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Authors
J.M. Costerus, M.C. Brouwer, M.W. Bijlsma, M.W. Tanck, A. van der Ende, D. van de Beek,