Hospitalizations for communicable diseases in a developing country: prevalence and trends—Monastir, Tunisia, 2002–2013

Abstract

This study provides evidence of the epidemiological transition, showing a decline in communicable diseases, which needs to be sustained and improved.

Epidemiological impact of hepatitis B vaccination (Monastir_ Tunisia ; 2000-17)

“…There was a tremendous difference in the prevalence of the disease between males and females which was consistent with a study done at the University Hospital of Monastir (2002-2013) (19).…”

“…One reason of this contradiction may be due to the differences in the years of two studies and the efficacy of the preventive system. A study conducted in our same governorate of Monastir (2002)(2003)(2004)(2005)(2006)(2007)(2008)(2009)(2010)(2011)(2012)(2013) showed that the trend of viral hepatitis hospitalized in the university hospital of Monastir has significantly increased (19). This difference in trend can be explained either by an under-reporting or under detection of viral hepatitis or by increased trend of severe viral hepatitis requiring hospitalization against a general decline in viral hepatitis prevalence.…”

Hepatitis B birth vaccination, cohort study, Tunisia 2000–2017

“…The AR difference according to sex was consistent with a local study conducted at Monastir University Hospital (2002–2013, 22 ), in northern India [ 23 ] and in France [ 24 ]. This may be related to that men are more exposed to transfusions (road and work accident), sexual behavior, and imprisonment [ 25 ].…”

Trends and health burden of hospitalized acute respiratory infections and impact of Haemophilus influenza immunization in a Tunisian university hospital: a twelve-year study

“…Patients’ diagnosis was provided at the hospital discharge. More details are available elsewhere [ 13 – 15 ].…”