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Epidemiology and genetic diversity of invasive Neisseria meningitidis strains circulating in Portugal from 2003 to 2020.
International microbiology : the official journal of the Spanish Society for Microbiology - 1 Aug 2024
Bettencourt Célia, Nunes Alexandra, Nogueira Paulo, Duarte Sílvia, Silva Catarina, Gomes João Paulo, Simões Maria João
Abstract excerpt
Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) continues to be a public health problem due to its epidemic potential, affecting mostly children. We aimed to present a detailed description of the epidemiology of IMD in Portugal, including insights into the genetic diversity of Neisseria meningitidis strains. Epidemiological analysis included data from the Portuguese National Reference Laboratory of Neisseria meningitidis...
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