Epidemiology of meningococcal carrier state amongst recruits of a military training centre.
Artículo
en Inglés
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-113004
ABSTRACT
An epidemiological study was carried out to determine meningococcal carrier state amongst recruits of a military training centre. 360 recruits with divergent socioeconomic, ethnic backgrounds were studied. Epidemiological factors such as age, religion, educational status, housing conditions, family structure were considered. The overall carrier rate was 11.94%. Carrier rate was higher amongst recruits from poor background and joint families. No association was found between carrier state and smoking as well as those suffering from upper respiratory tract infection. Carrier rate was aslo studied in relation to age, marital status, educational back ground and region.
Texto completo:
Disponible
Índice:
IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Humanos
/
Portador Sano
/
Adolescente
/
Adulto
/
India
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Infecciones Meningocócicas
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Personal Militar
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Neisseria meningitidis
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de tamizaje
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
1995
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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