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Genomic Characterization of Invasive Meningococcal Serogroup B Isolates and Estimation of 4CMenB Vaccine Coverage in Finland.
mSphere - 16 Sept 2020
Bodini Margherita, Brozzi Alessandro, Giuliani Maria, Nohynek Hanna, Vainio Anni, Kuusi Markku, De Paola Rosita, Pizza Mariagrazia, Medini Duccio, Toropainen Maija, Serino Laura, Muzzi Alessandro
Abstract excerpt
Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) caused by Neisseria meningitidis is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In Finland, the incidence rate of IMD is low, with meningococcal serogroup B (MenB) accounting for around one-third of IMD cases annually. The aim of this study was to investigate the genetic variability of invasive MenB isolates collected in Finland between 2010 and 2017 (n = 81),...
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