Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10967870 | Vaccine | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Morocco introduced Hib containing vaccine in 2007. ⺠We analyzed bacterial meningitis surveillance data from 11 sentinel hospitals. ⺠Hi meningitis case reports decreased by 75% from 2004-2006 to 2008-2009. ⺠Hi meningitis incidence in Grand Casa Prefecture decreased by 93%. ⺠Hib vaccine introduction likely significantly reduced Hi meningitis in Morocco.
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Authors
Mohamed Braikat, Abdelaziz Barkia, Naima El Mdaghri, Jeanette J. Rainey, Adam L. Cohen, Nadia Teleb,