Article ; Online: Trends in laboratory-confirmed bacterial meningitis (2012-2019): national observational study, England.
The Lancet regional health. Europe
2023 Volume 32, Page(s) 100692
Abstract: Background: Bacterial meningitis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. We aimed to describe the epidemiology, aetiology, trends over time and outcomes of laboratory-confirmed bacterial meningitis in England during 2012-2019.!# ...
Abstract | Background: Bacterial meningitis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. We aimed to describe the epidemiology, aetiology, trends over time and outcomes of laboratory-confirmed bacterial meningitis in England during 2012-2019. Methods: UK Health Security Agency routinely receives electronic notifications of confirmed infections from National Health Service hospital laboratories in England. Data were extracted for positive bacterial cultures, PCR-positive results for Findings: During 2012-19, there were 6554 laboratory-confirmed cases. Mean annual incidence was 1.49/100,000, which remained stable throughout the surveillance period (p = 0.745). There were 155 different bacterial species identified, including 68.4% (106/1550) Gram-negative and 31.6% (49/155) Gram-positive bacteria. After excluding coagulase-negative staphylococci (2481/6554, 37.9%), the main pathogens causing meningitis were Interpretation: The incidence of bacterial meningitis has remained stable. The high CFR highlights a need for prevention through vaccination. Funding: PHE. |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2023-07-25 |
Publishing country | England |
Document type | Journal Article |
ISSN | 2666-7762 |
ISSN (online) | 2666-7762 |
DOI | 10.1016/j.lanepe.2023.100692 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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