A systematic literature review of studies of the long-term effects of invasive meningococcal disease in high-income countries found that children who survived the disease had a greater incidence of hearing loss and psychological problems, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than control groups or the general population. In addition, they had increased odds of death – one study showed more than a 25% greater mortality rate in this population than did the general public up to 30 years after having the disease.
Full Citation:
Strifler L, Morris SK, Dang V et al.. 2016. The health burden of invasive meningococcal disease: a systematic review. Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. 5(4).
Title of Article: The health burden of invasive meningococcal disease: a systematic review
Author(s): Strifler L, Morris SK, Dang V et al.
Publication Year: 2016
Publication Name: Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
Publication Volume: 5(4)
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26501470/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1093/jpids/piv065
Topics: Health
Disease Vaccines: Meningococcal disease / MenACWY
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