title: A new prognostic scoring system for meningococcal septic shock in children: comparison with three other scoring systems.
authors.forename: Nathan
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kuppermann
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Malley
authors.forename: W Charles
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Huskins
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D017052:Hospital Mortality; D006801:Humans; D008589:Meningococcal Infections / Q000145:classification* / Q000401:mortality; D015233:Models, Statistical; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011379:Prognosis; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000145:classification* / Q000401:mortality