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Development of a rapid, simple multiplex PCR-dipstick assay for the detection of Neisseria meningitidis serogroups in clinical isolates [PDF]

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
The rapid identification and serogrouping of Neisseria meningitidis are crucial for effectively managing invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) patients and their close contacts, particularly in developing countries with limited laboratory resources.
Miho Matsuba, Samiratu Mahazu, Ken Shimuta, Ken Shimuta, Anthony Ablordey, Hideyuki Takahashi, Hideyuki Takahashi, Ryoichi Saito   +7 more
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Antimicrobial-Resistant Clonal Complex 11 Neisseria meningitidis–Associated Urethritis Cluster, Thailand [PDF]

Emerging Infectious Diseases
Sexually transmitted infections clinics in Bangkok, Thailand, reported increasing numbers of men with Neisseria meningitidis–associated urethritis during 2017–2023.
John C. Cartee, Thitima Cherdtrakulkiat, Sandeep J. Joseph, Rossaphorn Kittiyaowamarn, Natnaree Girdthep, Pongsathorn Sangprasert, Porntip Paopang, Thidathip Wongsurawat, Piroon Jenjaroenpun, Perapon Nitayanon, Rebekah Frankson, Silvina Masciotra, Teodora Wi, Ismael Maatouk, Ellen N. Kersh, Andrey S. Borisov, Chanwit Tribuddharat   +16 more
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Neisseria Meningitidis Carriage Among Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]

European Journal of Medical Research
Background Meningococcal meningitis (MM), which is caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis, represents a considerable public health concern during the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages.
Raghad Alhajaji, Manal Alfahmi, Sadin Ayman Alamri, Aseel Ayman Alamri, Khalid Al Sulaiman, Sulaiman Ibrahim Alsugair, Hadeel Adel Alsulimani   +6 more
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Effect of Carcinoembryonic Antigen-related Cell Adhesion Molecule-binding Recombinant Polypeptide on the Killing of Neisseria meningitidis by Human Neutrophils

Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Medical Science, 2021
Background: Neutrophils are an essential part of innate immunity and play a crucial role in controlling infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis.
Abdel-Rahman Youssef
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Neisseria meningitidis serogroup W(P1.5-2) sepsis presenting with myopericarditis in an elderly previously healthy male

IDCases, 2021
A rare complication of Neisseria meningitidis is pericarditis. Here a 74-year-old male with Neisseria meningitidis serogroup W(P1.5−2) presented with myopericarditis.
Michael Platten, Layth Aladellie
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The Host-Pathogen Interactions and Epicellular Lifestyle of Neisseria meningitidis

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2022
Neisseria meningitidis is a gram-negative diplococcus and a transient commensal of the human nasopharynx. It shares and competes for this niche with a number of other Neisseria species including N. lactamica, N. cinerea and N. mucosa.
August Mikucki, Nicolie R. McCluskey, Nicolie R. McCluskey, Charlene M. Kahler   +3 more
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The prevalence of side-effects: Ciprofloxacin 500 mg single dose prophylaxis against Neisseria Meningitidis outbreak in Potchefstroom during July 2003

Health SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, 2004
Potchefstroom experienced an outbreak of Neisseria meningitidis (N. meningitidis) during May-July 2003. An opportunity for obtaining valuable data arose when mass prophylactic treatment to approximately 28% of the Potchefstroom community was provided by ...
Michelle Viljoen, Martie S Lubbe, Rina CL Meyer   +2 more
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Pericarditis due to Neisseria meningitidis serogroup W135

IDCases, 2018
Neisseria meningitidis is a well-recognized cause of bacterial meningitis. Although less common, N. meningitidis can also involve extra-meningeal sites, including the pericardium.
Takashi Shinha, Hiroshi Fujita
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Neisseria meningitidis Induced Fatal Waterhouse–Friderichsen Syndrome in a Patient Presenting With Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation and Multiple Organ Failure

Brain Sciences, 2020
Neisseria meningitidis-induced acute systemic meningococcal disease is an emergency and a fatal condition that has a high mortality rate. In patients with a fulminant infection, a maculopapular petechial eruption, purpura fulminans, or an ecchymotic ...
Meng-Yu Wu, Chien-Sheng Chen, Chih-Yi Tsay, Giou-Teng Yiang, Jian-Yu Ke, Po-Chen Lin   +5 more
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Identification and structural investigation of potential novel drug candidates against lethal human pathogen

Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021
Neisseria meningtidis is responsible for causing meningococcal meningitis along with acute septicaemia in human beings. Functional genomics strategies proved cruciality of certain genes/proteins in Neisseria meningitidis pathogenesis.
Mehwish Hamid, Sana Aurangzeb, Yasmeen Rashid, Khalid Mohammed Khan, Abdul Hameed   +4 more
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