The Rise and Fall of Epidemic<i>Neisseria meningitidis</i>Serogroup W135 Meningitis in Burkina Faso, 2002–2005

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BACKGROUND: During the period 2001-2002, Burkina Faso reported its first meningitis epidemic due to Neisseria meningitidis (Nm) serogroup W135, prompting concerns that this serogroup would persist as a cause of epidemic disease. METHODS: During the period 2002-2005, hospital- and population-based surveillances were conducted in 3 districts in Burkina Faso. Etiology was determined by culture, polymerase chain...

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