Abstract
In Angola during 2003-2012, we detected Haemophilus influenzae in 18% of 2,634 and 26% of 2,996 bacteriologically positive pleural or cerebrospinal fluid samples, respectively, from children. After vaccination launch in 2006, H. influenzae empyema declined by 83% and meningitis by 86%. Severe H. influenzae pneumonia and meningitis are preventable by vaccination.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Angola / epidemiology
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Empyema / epidemiology*
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Empyema / microbiology
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Haemophilus Vaccines / administration & dosage
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Haemophilus Vaccines / immunology*
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Haemophilus influenzae*
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Humans
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Infant
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Meningitis, Haemophilus / epidemiology*
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Meningitis, Haemophilus / microbiology
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Population Surveillance
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Prospective Studies
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Vaccination