Meningococcal Meningitis in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Review

Raysoni, Amit U. (2022) Meningococcal Meningitis in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Review. International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health, 43 (9). pp. 1-9. ISSN 2278-1005

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Abstract

The scourge of Meningococcal Meningitis in the Sub-Saharan African nations is well known. This review paper focuses on this very important topic and describes the symptoms, diagnoses, and available vaccines for the same. The review then focuses on the Meningitis Belt of Africa and elucidates on the introduction of MenAfriVacâ„¢ vaccine. The review ends with the success of this vaccine and the future of Meningococcal Meningitis in the context of overall global climate change.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: European Repository > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 09 Jan 2023 05:04
Last Modified: 20 Mar 2024 04:08
URI: http://go7publish.com/id/eprint/711

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