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PL CMO (1999)1: Meningococcal infection

  • Document type:
    Professional Letter - Chief Medical Officer
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    19 January 1999
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Gateway reference:
    1999
  • Series number:
    PL CMO (1999)1
  • Pages:
    4
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown copyright

A reminder about the importance of early recognition of meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia, and prompt intervention, with important messages for doctors working in primary care and those providing front line hospital care.

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