Study on Meningitis Outbreaks due to Neisseria meningitidis in 2010 and 2012 in Burkina Faso | Chapter 13 | Recent Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 1

 Epidemic outbreaks were reported in numerous Burkina Faso health districts during the epidemic seasons of 2010 and 2012. Recurrent meningitis outbreaks caused by Neisseria meningitidis are probable due to climatic circumstances, poverty, and a lack of population immunity.

The goal is to describe the epidemiology and reaction during the epidemics of 2010 and 2012.

Patients and Procedures: It was a descriptive cross-sectional study that took place throughout the 2010 and 2012 outbreaks. The information was gathered in health districts. According to WHO classifications, meningitis cases are classified as suspect, probable, or confirmed. Epi Info 3 5 1 was used to enter and analyse the data.

Outcomes: In 2010, twelve districts had crossed the pandemic threshold, and thirteen had done so in 2012. Neisseria meningitidis X dominated the isolated bacteria in 2010 while Neisseria meningitidis W prevailed in 2012. In 2010, the average age of patients was 12 years old, while in 2012, it was 9 years old. The male-to-female ratio was 1.3 in 2010 and 1.3 in 2012. In 2010 and 2012, the modal age group was 5 and 14 years old, respectively. With the uncombined polysaccharide vaccine ACYW, three health districts achieved a vaccination response.

The proper care of cases and the building of children's immunity are still important techniques for preventing meningitis epidemics. In order to respond appropriately to epidemics, it is critical to have a combination tetravalent ACYW vaccination.

Author(S) Details

M. Savadogo
Department of Infectious Diseases, Yalgado Ouédraogo University Hospital, Burkina Faso.

D. Yelbeogo
Direction de la Protection de la Santé de la Population, Ministère de la Santé du Burkina Faso, Burkina Faso.

S. Zabsonre
Neurosurgery Department, Yalgado Ouédraogo University Hospital, Burkina Faso.

F. Tarbagdo
Direction de la Protection de la Santé de la Population, Ministère de la Santé du Burkina Faso, Burkina Faso.

D. Koussoube
Direction de la Protection de la Santé de la Population, Ministère de la Santé du Burkina Faso, Burkina Faso.

A. Ouedraogo
Psychiatric Service, Yalgado Ouédraogo University Hospital, Burkina Faso.

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