Prognostic accuracy of five simple scales in childhood bacterial meningitis

Erasmo B. Casella From the Department of Neurology and Paediatrics, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilCorrespondence[email protected]

Maria J. Marques-Dias From the Department of Neurology and Paediatrics, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Umbertina C. Reed From the Department of Neurology and Paediatrics, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

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