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Comparison of dot-ELISA and standard ELISA for detection of Neisseria meningitidis outer membrane complex–specific antibodies

open access: yesBrazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2010
Dot-ELISA using the outer membrane complex antigens of Neisseria meningitidis as a target was standardized for rapid detection of meningococcal-specific antibodies in human serum.
Elza F.T. Belo   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Meningococcaemia causing necrotizing cellulitis associated with acquired complement deficiency after gastric bypass surgery: a case report

open access: yesBMC Infectious Diseases, 2020
Background Neisseria meningitidis has rarely been described as an agent of necrotic soft tissue infection. Case presentation We report a case of a septic shock with necrotizing cellulitis due to Neisseria meningitidis serogroup W, treated by urgent ...
Zoe Pletschette   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C sepsis and septic arthritis in an HIV-positive man [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
A patient with well-controlled HIV-1 infection presented with fever and rigors, a widespread maculopapular rash, and severe generalised arthralgia. Sepsis of unknown aetiology was diagnosed, and treatment with broad-spectrum antimicrobials commenced ...
Eades, CP   +4 more
core   +1 more source

High‐Yield Outer Membrane Vesicles Derived From Probiotics as a Nanoplatform for Precise Treatment and Prophylaxis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infection

open access: yesJournal of Extracellular Vesicles, Volume 14, Issue 12, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Bacterial outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) are emerging as promising platforms for drug delivery and immunotherapy. However, bacteria only secrete a small amount of OMVs during the growth process, which seriously restricts their large‐scale application.
Yadong Yang   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Meningococcal arthritis and myopericarditis: a case report

open access: yesBMC Infectious Diseases, 2017
Background We report the first adult case of Neisseria meningitidis W-135 presenting with meningococcal arthritis and myopericarditis concomitantly, without other classical features of meningococcal disease.
Lloyd Steele   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Status and potential of bacterial genomics for public health practice : a scoping review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Background: Next-generation sequencing (NGS) is increasingly being translated into routine public health practice, affecting the surveillance and control of many pathogens.
Boon, Nele AM   +6 more
core   +2 more sources

Intraventricular empyema caused by Neisseria meningitidis

open access: yesIDCases, 2019
Meningitis is defined as an inflammation of the protective covering of brain and spinal cord collectively called as meninges. Meningeal infection can be complicated by intraventricular empyema.
Divyansh Bajaj   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Bioinformatic analysis of outer membrane proteome of Neisseria meningitidis and Neisseria lactamica [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Two-dimensional electrophoresis (isoelectric focusing/SDS-PAGE) and Western-blotting techniques were used to analyze and compare common and/or specific outer-membrane proteins and antigens from Neisseria meningitidis and Neisseria lactamica ...
Ana Abel   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

Meningococcal Meningitis Surveillance in the African Meningitis Belt, 2004-2013. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
BACKGROUND: An enhanced meningitis surveillance network was established across the meningitis belt of sub-Saharan Africa in 2003 to rapidly collect, disseminate, and use district weekly data on meningitis incidence.
Bergeron-Caron, Cassi   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Rapid diagnostic testing method to detect ROB β-lactamase gene in Neisseria meningitidis

open access: yesMolecular and Cellular Probes
blaROB-1 is the only widely found β-lactamase in Neisseria meningitidis, and its presence is on the rise. To enhance our bacterial meningitis testing procedure, we clinically validated a real-time PCR assay to rapidly detect the blaROB gene and predict ...
Andrew Peifer   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

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