Meningococcal disease in adolescents and young adults: a review of the rationale for prevention through vaccination

• Hoofdauteurs: Cynthia Burman (Auteur), Lidia Serra (Auteur), Charles Nuttens (Auteur), Jessica Presa (Auteur), Paul Balmer (Auteur), Laura York (Auteur)
• Formaat: Boek
• Gepubliceerd in: Taylor & Francis Group, 2019-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Onderwerpen: article
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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...