Outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in Kebbi State, Nigeria, April 2017

Abstract

Introduction: community-acquired bacterial meningitis continues to exact a heavy toll, even in developed countries, despite the implementation of childhood vaccination programs and effective antimicrobial agents. Nigeria experienced an outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM), majorly affecting five states (Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, and Katsina). We investigated the outbreak in Kebbi State to determine the magnitude, characterize the outbreak in person, place and time, and strengthen case management.