Trends and variations in the epidemiology of meningococcal disease in Kuwait 1987–2013
Journal of Infection and Public Health, 2015 Summary: The introduction of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) conjugate vaccine and conjugate pneumococcal vaccine into routine childhood vaccination in Kuwait has resulted in the emergence of Neisseria meningitidis as the leading cause of invasive ...
Entesar H. Husain +2 more
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Polyhydroxyalkanoate beads as a particulate vaccine against Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology at Massey University, Manawatu, New Zealand [PDF]
, 2017 Listed in 2018 Dean's List of Exceptional ThesesStreptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis are the major causes of pneumonia and meningitis, respectively, worldwide.
González Miró, Majela
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From the microbiome to the central nervous system, an update on the epidemiology and pathogenesis of bacterial meningitis in childhood [version 1; referees: 3 approved] [PDF]
, 2017 In the past century, advances in antibiotics and vaccination have dramatically altered the incidence and clinical outcomes of bacterial meningitis. We review the shifting epidemiology of meningitis in children, including after the implementation of ...
Janowski, Andrew B, Newland, Jason G
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Current methods in the diagnosis of invasive meningococcal disease
Frontiers in PediatricsInvasive meningococcal disease (IMD) remains a significant health concern due to its global distribution, potential for epidemic spread, unpredictable nature, rapid progression, and high mortality rates or permanent sequelae.
Ergin Ciftci +8 more
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Challenges and opportunities for meningococcal vaccination in the developing world
Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 2018 Meningococcal disease continues to be a life threatening infection with high morbidity and mortality even in appropriately treated patients. Meningococcal vaccination plays a major role in the control of the disease; however, implementing vaccination ...
Rouba Shaker +2 more
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Prognostic indicators of early and late death in children admitted to district hospital in Kenya: cohort study [PDF]
, 2003 OBJECTIVES: To identify clinical indicators of immediate, early, and late mortality in children at admission to a sub-Saharan district hospital and to develop prognostic scores. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study.
Berkley, JA +8 more
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The changing face of meningococcal infection. [PDF]
Clin Infect Pract, 2021 Knapper F.
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Cost-effectiveness of different MRSA screening methods.
, 2002 We describe a model to examine the cost-effectiveness of various laboratory-screening approaches to detect methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Cookson, B +4 more
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Vaccination in emergencies. [PDF]
, 1999 Nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) are the main actors of vaccine delivery during complex humanitarian emergencies such as large population displacements.
Paquet, C
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