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

Abstract

In Mali little study exist on the meningitis with Haemophilus influenzae b (Hib). This weak data availability on Hib meningitis, didn't permit to introduce the immunization against this pathology in the Expanded Program Immunization (EPI) of Mali. The present survey aims to improve the availability of the data on Hib meningitis and to advocate for the introduction of immunization against Hib in EPI in Mali. The survey consisted to the exploitation of spinal fluid examination data for the suspected cases of meningitis, sent by the different health centers to National Institute for Public Health Research (INRSP) on the period going from October 1st, 2002 to September 30, 2004. According to the survey, on 230 cases of meningitis whose germs have been identified to the latex and the culture, Hib occupies the 3rd place with 21.3% among the bacterial meningitises. In Bamako Hib occupies the 2nd place (27.4%) according to the source. The persons less than 1 year (59.6%) were the more affected (p < 0.001) and the diseases distribution has been observed during the dry seasons (51.0%) and rainy (49.0%) without meaningful impact of temperature and rainfall (p > 0.05) (p = 0.8249). The cases of Hib identified were more sensitive to ciprofloxacine (100%) and to ceftriaxone (100%). Taken into consideration the cost raised of quinolones and cephalosporines, and in reference to the high mortality and frequent complications known of Hib meningitis, the introduction of immunization against Haemophilus influenzae in the Expanded Program Immunization should contribute to a better control of this disease.

• Authors: A Diawara, H Sangho, M Sissoko, F Bougoudogo, O Doumbo
• Journal: Le Mali medical (Mali Med) Vol. 23 Issue 2 Pg. 43-6 ( 2008) ISSN: 0464-7874 [Print] Mali
• Vernacular Title: Haemophilus influenzae b parmi les méningites bactériennes a Bamako (2002-2004).
• PMID: 19434968 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Haemophilus influenzae type b
• Humans
• Infant
• Mali
• Meningitis, Haemophilus (drug therapy, epidemiology)