title: [Epidemic of Neisseria meningitidis cerebrospinal meningitis in the Ruhengeri health district (Rwanda)].
abstract: Rwanda is a central african country where mean altitude is high (1,800 m), dwelling scattered, and population density important (372/km2). In 1978, a CSM epidemic broke out and raged for 4 years. Death incidence was very noticeable: 223/100 000. Treatment by an unique doses of chloramphenicol proved to be effective. As a consequence of an experimental immunization campaign, limited to one township, local population immunity is still solid after three years.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002980:Climate; D004196:Disease Outbreaks / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008585:Meningitis, Meningococcal / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D011153:Population; D012432:Rwanda; D012737:Sex Factors; D014611:Vaccination
vernacular_title: Epidémie de méningite cérébrospinale à Neisseria meningitidis dans la région sanitaire de Ruhengeri (Rwanda).