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Epidemiological profile of acute bacterial meningitis in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil / Perfil epidemiológico da meningite bacteriana aguda no estado do Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil
Silva, Wallace Andrino da; Pinheiro, Aline Macêdo; Coutinho, Leonam Gomes; Marinho, Luis Alberto Carneiro; Lima, Lucymara Fassarella Agnez.
  • Silva, Wallace Andrino da; Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte. Center for Biosciences. Department of Cell Biology and Genetics. Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Genomics. Natal. BR
  • Pinheiro, Aline Macêdo; Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte. Center for Biosciences. Department of Cell Biology and Genetics. Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Genomics. Natal. BR
  • Coutinho, Leonam Gomes; Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte. Center for Biosciences. Department of Cell Biology and Genetics. Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Genomics. Natal. BR
  • Marinho, Luis Alberto Carneiro; Reference Hospital for Infectious Diseases Giselda Trigueiro. Natal. BR
  • Lima, Lucymara Fassarella Agnez; Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte. Center for Biosciences. Department of Cell Biology and Genetics. Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Genomics. Natal. BR
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 43(4): 455-457, jul.-ago. 2010. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-556015
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

Acute bacterial meningitis (ABM) remains a public health problem in Brazil. To evaluate the epidemiology of ABM cases at Giselda Trigueiro Hospital, Rio Grande do Norte, a descriptive retrospective survey was conducted covering 2005 to 2008.

METHODS:

Clinical and laboratory data were collected from the epidemiology department of the hospital and analyzed.

RESULTS:

Out of 168 ABM cases, 24.4 percent, 10.7 percent, and 2.4 percent were, respectively, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis and Haemophilus influenza b, and 5.4 percent by other bacteria. The mean age was 22.48 ± 18.7 years old.

CONCLUSIONS:

Streptococcus pneumoniae was the main causative pathogen in the young urban population.
RESUMO

INTRODUÇÃO:

Meningite bacteriana aguda (MBA) permanece um problema de saúde pública no Brasil. Para avaliar a epidemiologia da MBA atendida no Hospital Giselda Trigueiro, Rio Grande do Norte, um estudo retrospectivo-descritivo foi realizado de 2005 a 2008.

MÉTODOS:

Dados clínicos e laboratoriais foram coletados do departamento de epidemiologia hospitalar e analisados.

RESULTADOS:

Dos 168 casos de MBA, 24,4 por cento, 10,7 por cento e 2,4 por cento foram, respectivamente, causados por Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis e Haemophilus influenzae b e 5,4 por cento por outras bactérias. A média da idade foi 22,48 ± 18,7 anos.

CONCLUSÕES:

Streptococcus pneumoniae foi o principal patógeno causador na população urbana jovem.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Meningitis, Bacterial Type of study: Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Infant / Male / Infant, Newborn Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2010 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte/BR / Reference Hospital for Infectious Diseases Giselda Trigueiro/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Meningitis, Bacterial Type of study: Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Infant / Male / Infant, Newborn Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2010 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte/BR / Reference Hospital for Infectious Diseases Giselda Trigueiro/BR