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Title:
Ecological Analysis of Meningitis Cases Admitted to Fakoos Fever Hospital
Authors: Hosny A. Abdel-Rahman, Ahmed F. El-Sherbeny, Nawal M. Maimoun, Osama M. Wassif, Abd El-Rehim S. Sholah and Abdalla M. El-Mosalamany .
Year: 1987
Keywords: Not Available
Journal: The Egypt J. of Community Medicine
Volume: 3
Issue: 2
Pages: 33-43
Publisher: Not Available
Local/International: International
Paper Link: Not Available
Full paper Not Available
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Abstract:

This study was carried out on (115) cases of meningitis admitted to Facoos Fever Hospital in the year, 1985. the results pointed out to the following conclusion: Meningitis occurred more often in young children (42.6%) and males (67.8%)were more affected than females (32.2%), the majority of cases were aseptic meningitis (60%) followed by septic meningitis (34.8%) and tuberculous meningitis (5.2%). The highest seasonal frequency of meningitis cases were in winter (46.1%) and spring (32.2%). The disease was more frequent in cases coming from rural areas (82.6%). The natural history and fatality of the disease were illustrated.

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