Hydrocephalus and Cerebral Small Vessel Disease in an Adult With Meningococcal Meningitis and Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Fatal Outcome
ABSTRACT Meningococcal meningitis can lead to serious neurological complications such as hydrocephalus directly and contribute to cerebral small vessel disease indirectly, especially in patients with pre‐existing conditions like dilated cardiomyopathy. Timely identification and aggressive treatment...
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| Main Authors: | Yousif Mohamed, Ahmed Mohamed, Abubaker Elemam, Abubaker Babiker |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Clinical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70343 |
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