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[Haemophilus influenzae b among bacterial meningitis in Bamako (2002-2004)]

A Diawara1, H Sangho, M Sissoko

  • 1Santi publique a la FMPOS, Bamako BP 1805. diawarabint@yahoo.fr

Le Mali Medical
|May 14, 2009
PubMed

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Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) meningitis is a significant concern in Mali, affecting infants and requiring effective control strategies. Introducing Hib vaccination into Mali's Expanded Program on Immunization is crucial for disease management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Limited data on Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) meningitis in Mali hinders public health interventions.
  • Hib meningitis poses a significant threat, particularly to infants under one year old.

Purpose:

  • To assess the prevalence of Hib meningitis in Mali.
  • To advocate for the inclusion of Hib vaccination in the national Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI).

Summary:

  • A survey of meningitis cases from 2002-2004 identified Hib as the third most common bacterial cause (21.3%).
  • Infants under one year were most affected (59.6%). Identified Hib strains were sensitive to ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone.

Impact:

  • The findings support the urgent need for Hib vaccination in Mali's EPI to reduce disease burden.
  • Implementing Hib immunization can significantly improve control of this severe infection.

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