Streptococcus pneumoniae in Nineveh Province: A Comprehensive Infection Survey and Public Health Implications
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Objective: Streptococcus pneumoniae causes infections, including pneumonia, meningitis, otitis media, and mortality, particularly in children, the elderly, and immunocompromised patients. Public health is affected by S. pneumoniae in Iraq, and the high number of cases results from insufficient health care, mainly in Nineveh Province. The purpose of this study was to perform a wide-ranging survey of infections in Nineveh from 2020 to 2024.
Material and Methods: Patient data were gathered based on clinical symptoms and informed consent. Blood samples were tested for antibodies against S. pneumoniae. A statistical analysis was performed using Statistical Package for the Scocial Science (SPSS) to establish incidence rates and prevalence factors.
Results: It was found that pneumonia is common in the area, and the number of cases is predicted to rise noticeably in the years 2023 and 2024. Mosul experienced the highest number of cases. Tal Afar and Hamdaniya were second. The data show that infection affected people more commonly according to their sex and was highly concentrated in teens and young children.
Conclusion: The findings emphasize the importance of increasing therapeutic and preventive measures, improving health infrastructure, and raising community knowledge in order to decrease the spread of disease.
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