2005-02-19-世界卫生组织-Meningitis_Week_7,_14_February_2005_to_20_February_2005_7页_712kb

Summary of Epidemiological Report - Week 07, 2005

I. Weekly Case Data (Feb 14-20, 2005)

• Burkina Faso had the highest cases (210) with 50 deaths (CFR 23.8%) and an epidemic declared in the Batié district.
• Benin reported 13 cases and 3 deaths (CFR 23.1%).
• Côte d'Ivoire had 20 cases but data for Bouna district were incomplete.
• Other countries: Cameroon (0 cases), Ghana (53 cases), Mali (17 cases), Niger (162 cases), Republic of Congo (162 cases), Chad (5 cases), Togo (not specified, but mentioned).
• No deaths reported in cases like Chad or some districts.
• Lab identification via PCR, Latex, or culture; completeness varies (e.g., 100% or lower).

II. Cumulative Cases (Reported Weeks)

• Total reported cases: 4,256 across multiple countries with 725 deaths (CFR around 17.0%).
• Countries with data: Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Republic of Congo, Chad, Togo.
• Completeness: Most achieved 100% district reporting, except a few (e.g., Côte d'Ivoire incomplete).

III. Meningitis Focus

• Distribution varies by district; Bouna district in Côte d'Ivoire was under epidemic alert since week 04.
• Case fatality rates and attack rates are key indicators for affected areas.

IV. Comparative Trends (2004-2005)

• Graph data comparison available for countries reporting during week 07, 2005.
• No significant changes specified in graphs; emphasis on data variability.