Meningococcal disease in adolescents and young adults: a review of the rationale for prevention through vaccination
Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) caused by Neisseria meningitidis is characterized by high mortality and morbidity. While IMD incidence peaks in both infants and adolescents/young adults, carriage rates are often highest in the latter age groups, increasing IMD risk and the likelihood of transmi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2019-02-01
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| Series: | Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2018.1528831 |