[01] Abubakar El-Ishaq, Science Laboratory Technology Department, School of Science and Technology, Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria. [02] Abigail Kadi, Science Laboratory Technology Department, School of Science and Technology, Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria.

Meningitis infection had been reported, especially during the hottest period of the year sequel to the rainy season. The occurrence of meningitis and its related factors were assessed at state specialist hospital Damaturu. A total number of 255 patients were examined for meningitis, and they comprise of 120 Males and 135 Females from January-December, 2009. Cerebrospinal meningitis data was collected from the medical records. The data was analysed statistically and results presented. Age distribution of the examined patients are; Children 57, Adolescents 53 and Adults 145. However, the result obtained showed that only nine (9) patients died as a result of a complication. The immuno-protective capability of the children and adolescent seemed to be stronger than the elderly, where the percentage death is high when to compare to the youngster. Also, female (55.55%) are more prone than male (44.44%). Conclusion, the findings in this research work, has proved that there is still a prevalence of meningitis, and this is as a result of the presence of factors associated with the spread of meningitis. Therefore, some recommendations were made to the entire public and the government in such a way that will bring about a reduction if not completely eradicated.

Bacteria, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Damaturu, Environmental Sanitation, Meningitis and Viral

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