The genomic epidemiology of hyperinvasive and carriage-associated lineages of Neisseria meningitidis

<p>Neisseria meningitidis is the bacterial pathogen responsible for meningococcal disease: 10% of cases result in death. Endemic disease is sporadic, with fewer than three cases per 100,000 population, but elevated incidence also occurs during hyperendemic and epidemic periods. Successful cont...

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Bibliographische Detailangaben
1. Verfasser: Hill, D
Weitere Verfasser: Maiden, M
Format: Abschlussarbeit
Veröffentlicht: 2015