Invasive meningococcal disease in older adults in North America and Europe: is this the time for action? A review of the literature

Invasive meningococcal disease in older adults in North America and Europe: is this the time for action? A review of the literature

Abstract Background Neisseria meningitidis is an encapsulated Gram-negative diplococcus that asymptomatically colonises the upper respiratory tract in up to 25% of the population (mainly adolescents and young adults). Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) caused by Neisseria meningitidis imposes a su...

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Main Authors: Sandra Guedes, Isabelle Bertrand-Gerentes, Keith Evans, Florence Coste, Philipp Oster
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Atypical Presentation
Clinical Burden
Epidemiology
Invasive Meningococcal Disease
Neisseria meningitidis
Older Adults
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-12795-9

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