Health and science bulletin
Isolation of Neisseria meningitidis from blood and CSF increses
Isolation rates of Neisseria meningitidis, the cause of meningococcal meningitis and meningococcaemia, from blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) at ICDDR,B have increased dramatically over the five year period, 1999 to 2003. Most cases of invasive meningococcal disease occurred in older children and young adults. Isolates are susceptible to penicillin and ceftriaxone; azithromycin resistance is emerging. Cotrimoxazole was not at all effective. Information from other hospital settings with broader admitting practices and population-based incidence data are needed to more precisely assess trends and burden and to define optimal prevention strategies.......................................................................................................... Source: ICDDR,B
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