Etiology of Acute Infectious Meningitis and Meningoencephalitis in Karachi, Pakistan: Retrospective Observational Study from a Tertiary Care Center

We report a broad range of pathogens causing ME in southern Pakistan and show a high burden of preventable illness. Synergistic actions to improve diagnostic strategies, increase vaccinations, and introduce measures to reduce water-borne and vector-borne diseases are required to reduce the ME burden in Pakistan and prevent future outbreaks.PMID:37460090 | DOI:10.4269/ajtmh.23-0182

Source: Am J Trop Med Hyg - July 17, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sadia Shakoor Tazeen Fatima Fatima Mir Asima Shahid Najma Shaheen Erum Khan Bushra Jamil Source Type: research