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Increased Risk of Death in HIV-Infected Patients with Pneumococcal Meningitis, South Africa, 2003–2005

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Pneumococcal disease is an important cause of mortality in developing countries. We aimed to determine whether HIV-infection was associated with increased risk of death amongst invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) cases.

Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2008.05.008

Authors: P. Nyasulu, C. Cohen, A. von Gottberg, L. de Gouveia, V. Quan, C. Feldman, K.P. Klugman

Institutions: University of the Witwatersrand, National Health Laboratory Service, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, Johannesburg Hospital, Emory University

Language: English

Topic: Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,900

OpenAlex ID: W2078616110

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