Vaccines against meningococcal diseases
M Pizza, R Bekkat-Berkani, R Rappuoli - Microorganisms, 2020 - mdpi.com
Neisseria meningitidis is the main cause of meningitis and sepsis, potentially life-threatening
conditions. Thanks to advancements in vaccine development, vaccines are now available …
conditions. Thanks to advancements in vaccine development, vaccines are now available …
The Global Meningococcal Initiative: global epidemiology, the impact of vaccines on meningococcal disease and the importance of herd protection
R Borrow, P Alarcón, J Carlos, DA Caugant… - Expert review of …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Introduction: The 2015 Global Meningococcal Initiative (GMI) meeting discussed
the global importance of meningococcal disease (MD) and its continually changing …
the global importance of meningococcal disease (MD) and its continually changing …
[HTML][HTML] Meningococcal vaccination: recommendations of the advisory committee on immunization practices, United States, 2020
SA Mbaeyi - MMWR. Recommendations and Reports, 2020 - cdc.gov
This report compiles and summarizes all recommendations from CDC's Advisory Committee
on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for use of meningococcal vaccines in the United States …
on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for use of meningococcal vaccines in the United States …
The Global Meningococcal Initiative meeting on prevention of meningococcal disease worldwide: epidemiology, surveillance, hypervirulent strains, antibiotic …
R Acevedo, X Bai, R Borrow, DA Caugant… - Expert review of …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Introduction: The 2018 Global Meningococcal Initiative (GMI) meeting focused
on evolving invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) epidemiology, surveillance, and …
on evolving invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) epidemiology, surveillance, and …
Bacterial meningitis in children: neurological complications, associated risk factors, and prevention
A Zainel, H Mitchell, M Sadarangani - Microorganisms, 2021 - mdpi.com
Bacterial meningitis is a devastating infection, with a case fatality rate of up to 30% and 50%
of survivors developing neurological complications. These include short-term complications …
of survivors developing neurological complications. These include short-term complications …
[HTML][HTML] The global evolution of meningococcal epidemiology following the introduction of meningococcal vaccines
SI Pelton - Journal of Adolescent Health, 2016 - Elsevier
Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) caused by Neisseria meningitidis is associated with
high morbidity and mortality. Although IMD incidence is highest in infants, a second peak …
high morbidity and mortality. Although IMD incidence is highest in infants, a second peak …
Increase in Endemic Neisseria meningitidis Capsular Group W Sequence Type 11 Complex Associated With Severe Invasive Disease in England and Wales
SN Ladhani, K Beebeejaun, J Lucidarme… - Clinical Infectious …, 2015 - academic.oup.com
England and Wales are experiencing a year-on-year increase in meningococcal group W
(MenW) disease since 2009–2010, following rapid expansion of a single endemic …
(MenW) disease since 2009–2010, following rapid expansion of a single endemic …
Meningococcal vaccinations
N Crum-Cianflone, E Sullivan - Infectious diseases and therapy, 2016 - Springer
Neisseria meningitidis, a gram-negative diplococcal bacterium, is a common asymptomatic
nasopharyngeal colonizer that may infrequently lead to invasive disease in the form of …
nasopharyngeal colonizer that may infrequently lead to invasive disease in the form of …
[HTML][HTML] Epidemiological and strain characteristics of invasive meningococcal disease prior to, during and after COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in England
SA Clark, H Campbell, S Ribeiro, M Bertran, L Walsh… - Journal of Infection, 2023 - Elsevier
Summary Objectives In 2020, COVID-19 pandemic restrictions led to a major suppression of
meningococcal disease in England. Here we describe the epidemiology of invasive …
meningococcal disease in England. Here we describe the epidemiology of invasive …
Strategies used by bacterial pathogens to cross the blood–brain barrier
L Le Guennec, M Coureuil, X Nassif… - Cellular …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The skull, spine, meninges, and cellular barriers at the blood–brain and the blood–
cerebrospinal fluid interfaces well protect the brain and meningeal spaces against microbial …
cerebrospinal fluid interfaces well protect the brain and meningeal spaces against microbial …