In The Gambia, 58% of children who survived pneumococcal meningitis had long lasting negative health outcomes. Half had major disabilities such as mental retardation, hearing loss, motor abnormalities, and seizures.
Full Citation:
Goetghebuer, T., West, T.E., Wermenbol, V., et al. 2000. Outcome of meningitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae type b in children in The Gambia. Tropical Medicine and International Health. 5(3).
Title of Article: Outcome of meningitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae type b in children in The Gambia
Author(s): Goetghebuer, T., West, T.E., Wermenbol, V., et al
Publication Year: 2000
Publication Name: Tropical Medicine and International Health
Publication Volume: 5(3)
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10747284/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1046/j.1365-3156.2000.00535.x
Topics: Health
Disease Vaccines: Meningitis | Pneumococcal disease/PCV/PPSV
Countries: Gambia
WHO Regions: Africa