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Titel:

Pneumococcal meningitis post cochlear implantation: development of an animal model in the guinea pig.

Dokumenttyp:
Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Article
Autor(en):
Niedermeier, K; Braun, S; Fauser, C; Straubinger, RK; Stark, T
Abstract:
In 2002 an increased number of cochlear implant related meningitis cases was reported by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The most commonly identified causative agent was Streptococcus pneumoniae. Although most cases of meningitis were related to a special electrode design, the risk for post-operative pneumococcal meningitis might nonetheless be enhanced by opening of the cochlea during implantation. In the present study, a threshold model for middle ear inoculation of S. pneumoniae...     »
Zeitschriftentitel:
Hear Res
Jahr:
2012
Band / Volume:
289
Heft / Issue:
1-2
Seitenangaben Beitrag:
108-15
Sprache:
eng
Volltext / DOI:
doi:10.1016/j.heares.2012.04.002
PubMed:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22575208
Print-ISSN:
0378-5955
TUM Einrichtung:
Hals-Nasen-Ohrenklinik und Poliklinik
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