Cranial ultrasound as a diagnostic tool for infant meningitis in a low-or middle income setting: "sensitivity and specificity".

BACKGROUND: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis remains the gold standard for diagnosing meningitis but it requires technique and time. In infants, open fontanels allow ultrasound visualization, making cranial ultrasound a low-cost, point-of-care diag…

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