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Meningococcal infection in Scotland, 1995 to 1997
Abstract:
The incidence of meningococcal infection in Scotland was 4.1 cases per 100 000 population in 1996 compared with 3.8/100 000 in 1995 (210 cases reported in 1996 compared with 193 in 1995). There were 14 deaths, representing a crude case fatality rate of 6.
Insights
Meningococcal infection cases slightly increased in Scotland in 1996 compared to 1995. The study reports on the incidence and outcomes of this bacterial infection.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Meningococcal infection poses a significant public health concern.
- Surveillance of infectious diseases is crucial for understanding disease trends.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the incidence of meningococcal infection in Scotland for 1996.
- To compare the 1996 incidence with the previous year (1995).
- To present case fatality data for meningococcal infection.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of reported cases.
- Calculation of incidence rates per 100,000 population.
- Analysis of mortality data to determine case fatality rate.
Main Results:
- The incidence of meningococcal infection in Scotland was 4.1 cases per 100,000 population in 1996.
- This represents an increase from the 1995 incidence of 3.8 cases per 100,000.
- A total of 210 cases were reported in 1996, with 14 deaths, yielding a crude case fatality rate of 6%.
Conclusions:
- Meningococcal infection incidence showed a slight rise in Scotland in 1996.
- The case fatality rate indicates the severity of the infection.
- Continued surveillance is important for monitoring and managing meningococcal disease.