The genomic epidemiology of Neisseria meningitidis carriage from a randomised controlled trial of 4CMenB vaccination in an asymptomatic adolescent populationResearch in context
Summary: Background: Oropharyngeal carriage of Neisseria meningitidis is frequent during adolescence, representing a major source of invasive meningococcal disease. This study examined the impact of a serogroup B vaccination (Bexsero, GSK 4CMenB) programme on adolescent N. meningitidis carriage usi...
Main Authors: | Lex E.X. Leong, Rosa C. Coldbeck-Shackley, Mark McMillan, Holly B. Bratcher, Mark Turra, Andrew Lawrence, Charlene Kahler, Martin C.J. Maiden, Geraint B. Rogers, Helen Marshall |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-02-01
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Series: | The Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666606523002845 |
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