Epidemiological characteristics of bacterial meningitis in Bishkek, 2022-2023

The article presents the results of an epidemiological analysis of the incidence of bacterial meningitis in the population of Bishkek for 2022-2023. Long-term dynamics are characterized by two rises in meningitis and an increase in incidence since 2022. The seasonality of incidence occurs in the winter-spring period. The risk group is children under 14 years of age; elderly and senile people are also involved in the process. The distribution of meningitis across districts of the city of Bishkek indicates the highest incidence with an increase in 2023 in the Pervomaisky district. The gender distribution incidence in Bishkek indicates a statistically significant predominance of males. The fatality rate in 2022 and 2023 was 9.6%