Abstract
Introduction: meningitis, a disease of the central nervous system is described as inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord (meninges). It is characterized by fever, severe headache, nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, photophobia, altered consciousness, convulsion/seizures and coma. In December, 2015, twelve suspected cases of meningitis were reported in Tain district in Brong Ahafo region (BAR). Subsequently, dozens of suspected cases were hospitalized in five district hospitals in BAR. We investigated to determine the magnitude, causative agent and risk factors for the disease transmission.
Highlights
Meningitis, a disease of the Central Nervous System is described as inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord
Meningitis outbreak due to Streptococcus pneumoniae was established in Brong Ahafo region (BAR)
Mass campaigns on healthy living habits, signs and symptoms of meningitis as well as the need for early reporting were some of the control measures instituted
Summary
Meningitis, a disease of the Central Nervous System is described as inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord (meninges). It is characterised by fever, severe headache, nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, photophobia, altered consciousness, convulsion/seizures and coma. In December, 2015, twelve suspected cases of meningitis were reported in Tain district in Brong Ahafo region (BAR). The disease has several causes including virus and bacteria and is characterised by fever, severe headache, nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, photophobia, altered consciousness, convulsion/seizures and coma [1]. The leading cause of acute bacterial meningitis in adults is S. pneumoniae with an average mortality rate of 25% despite effective antibiotic therapy and modern intensive care facilities [6]
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