Which contacts of patients with meningococcal disease carry the pathogenic strain of Neisseria meningitidis? A population based study
AUTOR(ES)
Kristiansen, Bjørn-Erik
FONTE
British Medical Journal
RESUMO
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of the pathogenic strain of Neisseria meningitidis in contacts of patients with meningococcal disease, and to determine which contact groups are likely to be carriers and warrant chemoprophylaxis.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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