Prevalence of meningococcal carriage in children and adolescents aged 10-19 years in Chile in 2013

• Main Authors: Janepsy Díaz (Author), Marcela Cárcamo (Author), Mabel Seoane (Author), Paola Pidal (Author), Gabriel Cavada (Author), Rodrigo Puentes (Author), Solana Terrazas (Author), Pamela Araya (Author), Ana B. Ibarz-Pavon (Author), Macarena Manríquez (Author), Juan C. Hormazábal (Author), Salvador Ayala (Author), María T. Valenzuela (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2016-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary: In 2011, Chile experienced an increase in the number of cases of IMD caused by Neisseria meningitidis group W. This epidemiological scenario prompted authorities to implement prevention strategies. As part of these strategies, the Institute of Public Heath of Chile conducted a cross-section...