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Meningococcal carriage among high school and university students in Gondar, Northwestern Ethiopia.

BMC infectious diseases - 27 Feb 2026

Belayneh Meseret, Idosa Berhane A, Garpenholt Örjan, Moges Biniyam, Tazu Zelalem, Mölling Paula, Hedberg Sara Thulin, Persson Alexander, Abate Ebba, Särndahl Eva, Säll Olof, Gelaw Baye

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BACKGROUND: Meningococcal disease is caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis, which is a commensal in the human upper airways. Teenagers and young adults are the main reservoir for the bacteria. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of meningococcal carriage and risk factors for carriage among high school and university students in Northwestern Ethiopia. METHODS: Oropharyngeal swabs and buccal...

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PMID: 41761136
DOI: 10.1186/s12879-026-12902-w
PMCID: PMC13182063

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