Clinical Picture and Risk Factors for Poor Outcome in Streptococcus pneumoniae Meningitis of Childhood on Three Continents.

Pinja-Liisa MbakweIrmeli RoineManuel Leite CruzeiroMarkku KallioHeikki PeltolaTuula Pelkonen

Published in: The Pediatric infectious disease journal (2024)

Our study proved the severity of SpM when compared with other etiologies. The outcome was especially poor in Angola. Most patients at risk for poor outcome are easily identified by clinical factors on admission.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
emergency department
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes