Prevalence and persistence of Neisseria meningitidis carriage in Swedish university students
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DOI: 10.1017/s0950268823000018
Abstract: Abstract The bacterium Neisseria meningitidis causes life-threatening disease worldwide, typically with a clinical presentation of sepsis or meningitis, but can be carried asymptomatically as part of the normal human oropharyngeal microbiota. The aim of this… read more here.
Keywords: university; neisseria meningitidis; meningitidis carriage; prevalence ... See more keywords
An unwanted guest: Neisseria meningitidis – carriage, risk for invasive disease and the impact of vaccination with insight on Italy incidence
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DOI: 10.1080/14787210.2017.1333422
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: Invasive Meningococcal Disease (IMD) represents a potentially life-threatening condition caused by Neisseria meningitidis. The disease is characterized by a case fatality rate of 5–10% whereas serious clinical sequelae can develop in survivors within… read more here.
Keywords: italy; disease; meningitidis carriage; neisseria meningitidis ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Neisseria meningitidis Carriage with the Analysis of Serogroups, Genogroups and Clonal Complexes among Polish Soldiers
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DOI: 10.21307/pjm-2018-058
Abstract: Abstract Neisseria meningitidis is an etiological factor of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD). This Gram-negative diplococcus is transmitted from person to person via droplets or through a direct physical contact with secretions of infected patients or… read more here.
Keywords: clonal complexes; among polish; polish soldiers; neisseria meningitidis ... See more keywords