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[Analysis of bacterial meningitis in the Slovak Republic 1991-1998]
H Hudecková1, E Nováková, V Oleár
1Odbor epidemiológie, Státny zdravotný ústav, Martin.
Abstract:
The authors present the results of analyses of cases of notified bacterial meningitis in Slovakia in 1991-1998, focused on haemophilic meningitis. They demonstrate the ratio of different sources of infection on the development of disease--Haemophilus influenzae 214 cases (13.6%), Streptococcus pneumoniae 183 (11.6%), Neisseria meningitidis 343 (21.8%), other infectious agents 182 (11.5%) and negative cultivations 652 (41.4%). In children aged 0-5 years 668 cases were notified, i.e. 42.4% of the total number (1,574), in other age groups 906 cases, i.e. 57.6%. The mean notified morbidity of haemophil meningitis in 1991-1998 was 0.5/100,000 population. The highest age specific morbidity was in the group of children aged 0-5 years and varied from 2.5/100,000 in 1991 to 7.7/100,000 in 1998.
Insights
Bacterial meningitis cases in Slovakia (1991-1998) were analyzed, with Haemophilus influenzae being a significant cause. The highest incidence of Haemophilus meningitis occurred in children aged 0-5 years, showing an increasing trend.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Context:
- Analysis of notified bacterial meningitis cases in Slovakia from 1991 to 1998.
- Focus on the etiology and incidence of Haemophilus meningitis.
Purpose:
- To present the results of bacterial meningitis surveillance in Slovakia.
- To detail the etiological agents and demographic distribution of meningitis cases.
- To specifically examine Haemophilus meningitis trends.
Summary:
- Neisseria meningitidis (21.8%) and Haemophilus influenzae (13.6%) were key bacterial causes of meningitis.
- A total of 1,574 cases were notified, with 42.4% occurring in children aged 0-5 years.
- The mean annual morbidity for Haemophilus meningitis was 0.5/100,000, with a notable increase in young children from 2.5 to 7.7/100,000 between 1991 and 1998.
Impact:
- Highlights the significant role of Haemophilus influenzae in pediatric meningitis.
- Provides epidemiological data crucial for public health interventions and vaccination strategies.
- Demonstrates an increasing trend in Haemophilus meningitis incidence among young children, necessitating further investigation.