The aetiology of acute community acquired bacterial meningitis in children and adults in Maputo, Mozambique.

Background: Community-acquired acute bacterial meningitis is a life-threatening infection and many outbreaks have been reported all around the world.

Methodology: We analysed 330 cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples received over a period of eight months from patients older than one month. Microscopy, cultures, identification, and antigen detection were performed for the positive samples.