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New Neisseria meningitidis Findings from Virginia Department of Health Reported (Statewide Outbreak Of Neisseria Meningitidis Serogroup Y, Sequence Type 1466-virginia, 2022-2024).
- Source :
- Vaccine Weekly; 12/2/2024, p1389-1389, 1p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- A recent study published in Vaccine Weekly discusses the findings of a statewide outbreak of Neisseria meningitidis serogroup Y in Virginia from 2022 to 2024. The outbreak resulted in 36 genetically related cases, including seven deaths, with a majority of patients not typically at increased risk for invasive meningococcal disease. The Virginia Department of Health recommended selective vaccination of close contacts due to the lack of a well-defined population at risk. This research highlights the need for novel control strategies in managing outbreaks of infectious diseases. [Extracted from the article]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10742921
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Vaccine Weekly
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 181151477