Meningitis has claimed 102 lives in Chad since the beginning of the year, Health Minister Ngombaye Djaibe said Tuesday, warning that the outbreak had reached epidemic proportions.
"We're declaring a meningitis outbreak in Chad," he told a press conference. "At present, the cumulative number of cases is 871 (since January 1), of whom 102 have died, giving a mortality rate of 11.7 percent."
Meningitis - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs
Meninges are the three layers of membrane that cover the brain and infection of the cerebrospinal fluid between them causes meningitis the disease of the meninges.
Meninges are the three layers of membrane that cover the brain and infection of the cerebrospinal fluid between them causes meningitis the disease of the meninges.
The infectious disease causes inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain or spinal cord, with symptoms including fever, nausea, strong headaches and a stiff neck. In its most severe bacterial form, it can lead to a coma and death.
Meningitis is widespread in west and central Africa, though it can be prevented by vaccination campaigns.
Hib Vaccine - Types, Dosage Schedule, Contraindications and Side Effects
The Hib vaccine protects children against infections like meningitis and pneumonia that are caused by the Haemophilus influenzae type b bacterium.
The Hib vaccine protects children against infections like meningitis and pneumonia that are caused by the Haemophilus influenzae type b bacterium.
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Meningitis and Measles Claims Hundreds of Lives in Burkina
More than 500 people have died from meningitis and measles in Burkina Faso since the start of the year, health authorities in the west African country said Thursday.
More than 500 people have died from meningitis and measles in Burkina Faso since the start of the year, health authorities in the west African country said Thursday.
Canada Not in a Hurry for Meningitis Vaccine
Canadian health experts say mass immunization against meningitis is not called for and are even warning against aggressive TV commercial by vaccine manufacturers.
Canadian health experts say mass immunization against meningitis is not called for and are even warning against aggressive TV commercial by vaccine manufacturers.
