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Bacterial Meningitis Guidance

Guidelines for the early clinical and public health management of bacterial meningitis (including meningococcal disease) [Revised November 2016]

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Publication Date: November 2016
Correction. Page 75 - removal of statement stating ciprofloxacin restrictions for certain age groups - Ciprofloxacin can be used in all age groups, as stated in text.  

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