Epidemiology of meningitis due to Haemophilus influenzae type b in children in Bulgaria: a prospective, population-based surveillance study

Epidemiology of meningitis due to Haemophilus influenzae type b in children in Bulgaria: a prospective, population-based surveillance study

OBJECTIVE: To assess the incidence of meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) among children in Bulgaria and to provide evidence for an informed decision on the use of Hib vaccines in Bulgaria. METHODS: From 1 July 1997 to 31 December 1999, active surveillance for meningitis was con...

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Main Authors: Kojouharova Mira, Gatcheva Nina, Setchanova Lena, Robertson Susan E., Wenger Jay D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The World Health Organization 2002-01-01
Series:Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Subjects:
Meningitis, Haemophilus/epidemiology
Meningitis, Haemophilus/etiology
Haemophilus influenzae type b/pathogenicity
Meningitis, Bacterial/microbiology
Neisseria meningitidis/pathogenicity
Streptococcus pneumoniae/pathogenicity
Child
Epidemiologic studies
Prospective studies
Bulgaria
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