Adjuvants are compounds incorporated into vaccines to enhance immunogenicity and the
development of these molecules has become an expanding field of research in the last …

Background Neisseria meningitidis is an encapsulated Gram-negative diplococcus that
asymptomatically colonises the upper respiratory tract in up to 25% of the population (mainly …

Successful vaccination policies for protection from bacterial meningitis are dependent on
determination of the etiology of bacterial meningitis. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples were …

The term “ASIA—Autoimmune/inflammatory Syndrome Induced by Adjuvants” describes an
umbrella of clinical conditions sharing similar signs or symptoms, including post-vaccination …

Introduction: Central nervous system infection continues to be an important cause of
mortality and morbidity worldwide. Our incomplete knowledge on the pathogenesis of how …

Infections of the central nervous system (CNS) are a leading cause of mortality in low-and
middle-income countries. We studied the spectrum, aetiology and outcome of CNS …

Abstract Background Meningitis occurs in 0.8–1.5% of patients undergoing neurosurgery.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the characteristics of meningitis after endoscopic …

Individual-level statistical analyses are paramount for obtaining accurate estimates of an
exposure-outcome relation in population groups. However, data privacy and confidentiality …

Febrile episodes are common in children and the most frequent reason for attending
emergency services. Although most infections have a benign and self-limiting course …

Vaccines are safe and efficacious in reducing the burden of several serious infections
affecting children and adults. Due to their efficacy, vaccines are often administered in …