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[Laboratory surveillance for invasive meningococcal disease in Chile, 2006-2012].
Revista chilena de infectologia : organo oficial de la Sociedad Chilena de Infectologia - 1 Aug 2014
Araya Pamela, Díaz Janepsy, Seoane Mabel, Fernández Jorge, Terrazas Solana, Canals Andrea, Vaquero Alejandra, Barra Gisselle, Hormazábal Juan C, Pidal Paola, Valenzuela M Teresa
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BACKGROUND: Laboratory surveillance of Invasive Meningococcal Disease (IMD) is performed by the Institute of Public Health of Chile. It confirms identification, classifies in serogroups and analyzes the genetic profiles of Neisseria meningitidis isolates from laboratories throughout the country. AIM: To show the results of this surveillance from 2006 to 2012. METHODS: A descriptive data analysis of the confirmed...
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