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Trend of hospital utilization for encephalitis
P Barbadoro1, A Marigliano, A Ricciardi
1Department of Biomedical Science, Section of Hygiene, Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy. p.barbadoro@univpm.it
Epidemiology and Infection
|July 8, 2011
Summary
Hospitalizations for encephalitis in Italy are common, with viral causes like herpes virus being frequent. An increase in unspecified viral encephalitis warrants further investigation and surveillance.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Encephalitis is a severe condition necessitating hospitalization.
- Understanding its epidemiological trends is crucial for public health planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the epidemiology of encephalitis hospitalizations in Italy.
- To examine geographical distribution, causes, seasonality, and hospitalization rate trends.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of hospitalization data in Italy.
- Categorization of etiological factors and analysis of temporal trends.
Main Results:
- Mean hospitalization rate for encephalitis was 5.88/100,000.
- Viral causes accounted for 40.1% of hospitalizations, with herpes virus being most common.
- A significant increase in unspecified viral encephalitis (ICD-9 049.9) was observed, alongside a decrease in other causes.
Conclusions:
- Unspecified viral encephalitis is rising, necessitating enhanced surveillance.
- Identifying emerging pathogens and implementing preventive strategies are essential.
- A seasonal pattern in unspecified viral encephalitis was noted in individuals aged 65 and above.
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