Serogroup B Invasive Meningococcal Disease in Older Adults Identified by Genomic Surveillance, England, 2022-2023.
Emerg Infect Dis
; 30(5): 1009-1012, 2024 May.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38666632
ABSTRACT
We report a cluster of serogroup B invasive meningococcal disease identified via genomic surveillance in older adults in England and describe the public health responses. Genomic surveillance is critical for supporting public health investigations and detecting the growing threat of serogroup B Neisseria meningitidis infections in older adults.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Neisseria meningitidis, Serogroup B
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Meningococcal Infections
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
Emerg Infect Dis
Journal subject:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article