Four years of case ‐based surveillance of meningitis following the introduction of MenAfriVac in Moissala, Chad: lessons learned

ConclusionImplementation of case‐based surveillance for meningitis is feasible in Chad, but has required political and technical engagement. Given the high proportion of S. pneumoniae and its poor detection by Pastorex, continued use of PCR is warranted for surveillance outside of outbreaks, and efforts to accelerate introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines are needed. Introduction of MenAfriVac in routine immunization and future availability of a pentavalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine will be key elements for the sustained reduction of meningitis outbreaks in the area.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Tropical Medicine and International Health - October 9, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Anne ‐Laure Page, Matthew E Coldiron, Kadidja Gamougam, Mahmaat Ali Acyl, Mbaihol Tamadji, Céline Lastrucci, Northan Hurtado, François‐Charles Tehoua, Florence Fermon, Dominique A Caugant, Klaudia Porten Tags: Original Article Source Type: research