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  • Title: Epidemiology of bacterial meningitis in Lombardy Region in the period 2000-2006.
    Author: Pavan A, Antinori S, Belloni A, Boccazzi A, Castelli F, Gramegna M, Magliano E, Marone P, Montomoli C, Tinelli M, Zuccotti G, Macchi L.
    Journal: New Microbiol; 2007 Jul; 30(3):340-5. PubMed ID: 17802922.
    Abstract:
    Epidemiological study of bacterial meningitis, particularly those forms susceptible to vaccination, is an indispensable tool in choosing vaccination strategies. Lombardy Region, where approximately 20% of the Italian population resides, has conducted an in-depth study on invasive meningococcal diseases and pneumococcal meningitis using available health statistics and performing a control of single cases to achieve complete knowledge of the phenomenon. The results, relating to the period 2000-2006, indicate limited incidence rates both for the general population and childhood age groups that do not justify hypotheses of a universal offering of the specific vaccines. However, the healthcare system must equip itself with additional tools for the identification of the serogroups and serotypes responsible for disease as a further support for possible choices modifying the current vaccination policies.
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