Neisseria meningitidis is a major cause of bacterial meningitis and septicaemia worldwide
and is associated with high case fatality rates and serious life-long complications among …

Neisseria meningitidis causes endemic meningococcal disease worldwide. Serogroups B
and C are responsible for the majority of cases of meningococcal disease in Europe …

The epidemiology of invasive meningococcal disease continues to change rapidly, even in
the three years since the first Meningococcal Exchange Meeting in 2008. Control of disease …

Meningococcus, an obligate human bacterial pathogen, remains a worldwide and
devastating cause of epidemic meningitis and sepsis. However, advances have been made …

As reviewed in this paper, meningococcal disease epidemiology varies substantially by
geographic area and time. The disease can occur as sporadic cases, outbreaks, and large …

Neisseria meningitidis is the main cause of meningitis and sepsis, potentially life-threatening
conditions. Thanks to advancements in vaccine development, vaccines are now available …

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 …

Neisseria meningitidis is a gram-negative diplococcus, for which humans are the only
reservoir. While colonization is common, invasive meningococcal disease in the form of …

A number of countries now include meningococcal vaccines in their routine immunization
programs. This review focuses on different approaches to including meningococcal vaccines …

Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is a serious disease that is fatal in 5–15% and
disabling in 12–20% of cases. The dynamic and unpredictable epidemiology is a particular …