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Aetiologies of central nervous system infections in adults in Kathmandu, Nepal: a prospective hospital-based study

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We conducted a prospective hospital based study from February 2009-April 2011 to identify the possible pathogens of central nervous system (CNS) infections in adults admitted to a tertiary referral hospital (Patan Hospital) in Kathmandu, Nepal. The pathogens of CNS infections were confirmed in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) using molecular diagnostics, culture (bacteria) and serology. 87 patients were recruited for the study and the etiological diagnosis was established in 38% (n = 33). The bacter...

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Peer reviewed

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10.1038/srep02382

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Springer Nature Publisher's website
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Scientific Reports Journal website
Volume:
3
Article number:
2382
Publication date:
2013-08-08
Acceptance date:
2013-07-15
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2045-2322
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English
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pubs:416562
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416562
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2013-11-16

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