2014年至2024年意大利伦巴第地区细菌性脑膜炎的流行病学:一项观察性回顾性研究

Epidemiology of Bacterial Meningitis in the Lombardy Region, Italy, from 2014 to 2024: An Observational, Retrospective Study.

作者信息

Liporace Maria Francesca, Salari Federica, Orena Beatrice Silvia, Piccoli Michela, Tomassini Elena, Vezzosi Luigi, Del Castillo Gabriele, Daprai Laura, Cereda Danilo, Alteri Claudia, Callegaro Annapaola

机构信息

Microbiology and Virology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy.

Residency in Microbiology and Virology School, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy.

出版信息

Microorganisms. 2025 Jul 24;13(8):1733. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms13081733.

Abstract

Bacterial meningitis remains a critical public health issue globally due to its high morbidity and mortality. Understanding regional epidemiological trends is essential to inform vaccination strategies and public health interventions. This observational, retrospective study analyzed cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) isolates collected from 731 confirmed cases of bacterial meningitis between 2014 and 2024 in Lombardy, Italy. Pathogen identification and serotyping of (SP), (NM), and (HI) were conducted using culture-based and molecular techniques. Trends were assessed across age groups and time using Kruskal-Wallis and chi-square tests. Results: SP was the predominant pathogen (78.4%), followed by NM (13.0%) and HI (8.6%). Significant temporal variation was observed for SP and NM, while HI trends remained stable. The impact of COVID-19-related restrictions was evident in a reduction in cases during 2020-2021. SP serotypes 3 and 8, HI non-typeable strains, and NM serogroup B were most frequent. No major shifts in serotype distribution were observed. Long-term surveillance data from Lombardy underscore the dominance of vaccine-targeted serotypes, ongoing circulation of resilient clones, and post-pandemic epidemiological shifts. These findings support continuous surveillance and inform vaccine strategy adjustments at the regional and national levels.

摘要

由于细菌性脑膜炎的高发病率和高死亡率,它仍然是全球一个关键的公共卫生问题。了解区域流行病学趋势对于制定疫苗接种策略和公共卫生干预措施至关重要。这项观察性回顾性研究分析了2014年至2024年间从意大利伦巴第地区731例确诊细菌性脑膜炎病例中收集的脑脊液分离株。使用基于培养的技术和分子技术对肺炎链球菌(SP)、脑膜炎奈瑟菌(NM)和流感嗜血杆菌(HI)进行病原体鉴定和血清分型。使用Kruskal-Wallis检验和卡方检验评估各年龄组和不同时间的趋势。结果:SP是主要病原体(78.4%),其次是NM(13.0%)和HI(8.6%)。观察到SP和NM存在显著的时间变化,而HI的趋势保持稳定。2020 - 2021年期间病例减少,这明显体现了与新冠疫情相关限制措施的影响。SP血清型3和8、HI不可分型菌株以及NM血清群B最为常见。未观察到血清型分布的重大变化。来自伦巴第地区的长期监测数据强调了疫苗靶向血清型的主导地位、具有抗性的克隆株的持续传播以及疫情后流行病学的变化。这些发现支持持续监测,并为区域和国家层面的疫苗策略调整提供依据。

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