A study on Bacterial Infections Associated with Central Nervous System in Pakistani Population

A study on Bacterial Infections Associated with Central Nervous System in Pakistani Population

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Objective: This paper reviews the evolving trends and epidemiology of CNS infections in Pakistan over four decades, exploring pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, and treatment approaches through systematic review and meta-analysis. Methodology: A comprehensive research study was conducted from Au...

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Main Authors:	Muneeba Afzal, Hamza Altaf, Tayyaba Faiz, Samra Mannan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	University of Lahore 2024-01-01
Series:	Journal of University College of Medicine and Dentistry
Subjects:	Meningitis, Subdural Empyema, Brain abscesses, Cerebrospinal fluid, Extra-ventricular drain, Haemophilus meningitis, Neisseria meningitis, and Pneumococcal meningitis.
Online Access:	https://journals.uol.edu.pk/index.php/jucmd/article/view/2643
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