Emergence of Endemic Serogroup W135 Meningococcal Disease Associated with a High Mortality Rate in S...
Emergence of Endemic Serogroup W135 Meningococcal Disease Associated with a High Mortality Rate in South Africa
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Chicago, IL: The University of Chicago Press
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Chicago, IL: The University of Chicago Press
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Background.In the African meningitis belt, Neisseria meningitidis serogroup W135 has emerged as a cause of epidemic disease. The establishment of W135 as the predominant cause of endemic disease has not been described. Methods.We conducted national laboratory–based surveillance for invasive meningococcal disease during 2000–2005. The system was enh...
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Emergence of Endemic Serogroup W135 Meningococcal Disease Associated with a High Mortality Rate in South Africa
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_70187895
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_70187895
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1058-4838
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1537-6591
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10.1086/525260
