Publication Date
2018
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
Kim, Jinsook
Degree Name
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)
Legacy Department
School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions
Abstract
This research study examines the epidemiology of invasive pneumococcal disease in Hidalgo County, Texas. Invasive pneumococcal disease is a bacterial infection, causing severe types of clinical manifestations, including bacteremia and meningitis. Hidalgo County is the largest metropolitan statistical area along the Texas-Mexico border. Supporting a 2016 census population estimate of nearly 850,000, this community facilitates frequent bi-national travel, providing unique attributes towards disease transmission. This study aims to identify if population characteristics for infection aligned with current Advisory Committee for Immunization Practice recommendations for vaccination against pneumococcal disease. This includes identifying if the general healthy adult healthy population has an increased risk for infection, now that other populations are eligible for vaccination. Furthermore, this study aims to identify other population characteristics at increased risk for infection, so that prevention and intervention methods can be targeted to such groups.
Recommended Citation
Hinojosa, Steven Daniel, "An Epidemiological Study of invasive Pneumococcal Disease in a South Texas-Mexico Border Metropolitan Community" (2018). Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations. 7118.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/allgraduate-thesesdissertations/7118
Extent
138 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Rights Statement
In Copyright
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Media Type
Text
