Pros and cons of vaccination against serogroup B meningococcal disease.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2017.07.018
Abstract: A vaccine has recently been approved in the EU against meningococcal serogroup B, the main cause of meningococcal disease. There is a fierce debate about the decision regarding a universal vaccination in infants older than… read more here.
Keywords: disease; universal vaccination; pros cons; vaccination ... See more keywords
Prevention of meningococcal disease at mass gatherings: Lessons from the Hajj and Umrah.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2018.06.030
Abstract: Meningococcal disease is a serious public health threat given the seriousness of the illness, its disabling sequelae and its potential for epidemic spread. The disease is a concern during mass gatherings which provide conditions that… read more here.
Keywords: disease preventive; disease; mass gatherings; hajj umrah ... See more keywords
The cost-of-illness for invasive meningococcal disease caused by serogroup B Neisseria meningitidis (MenB) in Germany.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2019.01.013
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is a severe disease mainly affecting infants and young children. The most common serogroup causing IMD in Germany is the serogroup type B Neisseria meningitidis (MenB). The aim of the… read more here.
Keywords: disease; case; approach; invasive meningococcal ... See more keywords
Lifetime costs of invasive meningococcal disease: A Markov model approach.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2019.09.060
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is an uncommon but life-threatening infectious disease associated with high sequelae rates in young children and an increased risk of mortality in adolescents and young adults. Funding decisions to reject… read more here.
Keywords: markov model; lifetime costs; disease; model ... See more keywords
Estimation of the real burden of invasive meningococcal disease in Argentina
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DOI: 10.1017/s0950268819002024
Abstract: Abstract Among the different existing types of bacterial meningitis, the one caused by Neisseria meningitidis is the main presentation of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD). IMD is a significant public health concern and has a reported… read more here.
Keywords: meningococcal disease; burden; invasive meningococcal; disease ... See more keywords
Changing epidemiology of invasive meningococcal disease in Australia 1994–2016
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DOI: 10.1071/ma17064
Abstract: Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) has a relatively low incidence in Australia, however remains a serious public health issue, with a case fatality rate of approximately 10% despite antimicrobial treatment. IMD is particularly seen in young… read more here.
Keywords: australia; disease; changing epidemiology; epidemiology ... See more keywords
The Global Meningococcal Initiative: global epidemiology, the impact of vaccines on meningococcal disease and the importance of herd protection
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DOI: 10.1080/14760584.2017.1258308
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: The 2015 Global Meningococcal Initiative (GMI) meeting discussed the global importance of meningococcal disease (MD) and its continually changing epidemiology. Areas covered: Although recent vaccination programs have been successful in reducing incidence in… read more here.
Keywords: meningococcal disease; epidemiology; importance; herd protection ... See more keywords
Equity in vaccination policies to overcome social deprivation as a risk factor for invasive meningococcal disease
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DOI: 10.1080/14760584.2022.2052048
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction Social deprivation is associated with poorer healthcare access. Vaccination is among the most effective public health interventions and achieving equity in vaccination access is vitally important. However, vaccines are often reimbursed by public… read more here.
Keywords: health; vaccination; disease; meningococcal disease ... See more keywords
Understanding barriers to vaccination against invasive meningococcal disease: a survey of the knowledge gap and potential solutions.
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DOI: 10.1080/14760584.2023.2211163
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is a leading cause of life-threatening bacterial meningitis and septicemia. Evidence points to a knowledge gap among parents, teenagers, and healthcare providers (HCPs) regarding IMD and available vaccines, including those… read more here.
Keywords: invasive meningococcal; knowledge gap; disease; survey ... See more keywords
Neisseria meningitidis disease-associated clones in Amazonas State, Brazil
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DOI: 10.1080/23744235.2018.1459829
Abstract: Abstract Background: The aim of this study is to describe the molecular epidemiology of Neisseria meningitidis invasive disease before the introduction of serogroup C conjugate vaccine in Amazonas State in 2010. Methods: Meningococcal disease reported… read more here.
Keywords: state; amazonas state; disease; serogroup ... See more keywords
Global epidemiology and changing clinical presentations of invasive meningococcal disease: a narrative review.
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DOI: 10.1080/23744235.2021.1971289
Abstract: Neisseria meningitidis (the meningococcus) causes significant morbidity and mortality worldwide through an epidemic or sporadic invasive infections. The epidemiology of N. meningitidis is changing and unpredictable. Certain emerging meningococcal genotypes seem to be associated with… read more here.
Keywords: presentations invasive; clinical presentations; epidemiology; invasive meningococcal ... See more keywords