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

• 主要な著者: Cynthia Burman (著者), Lidia Serra (著者), Charles Nuttens (著者), Jessica Presa (著者), Paul Balmer (著者), Laura York (著者)
• フォーマット: 図書
• 出版事項: Taylor & Francis Group, 2019-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• 主題: 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...