The temporal and geographical distribution and diversity of disease-associated Neisseria meningitidis genetic types in Europe
Meningococcal disease, caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis, is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in young children and adolescents worldwide. There are 12 serogroups with most disease due to meningococci expressing one of five capsular polysaccharide antigens corresponding to...
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2010
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