Invasive meningococcal disease, Utah, 1995-2005

Trends in invasive meningococcal disease in Utah during 1995-2005 have differed substantially from US trends in incidence rate and serogroup and age distributions. Regional surveillance is essential to identify high-risk populations that might benefit from targeted immunization efforts.

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Published in:Emerging infectious diseases 2007-08, Vol.13 (8), p.1225-1227
Main Authors: Boulton, Rachelle B, Alder, Stephen C, Mottice, Susan, Catinella, A Peter, Byington, Carrie L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Age Distribution
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Child
Child, Preschool
Dispatch
Distribution
epidemiology
Humans
Incidence
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Meningitis, Meningococcal - epidemiology
Meningitis, Meningococcal - microbiology
Meningitis, Meningococcal - prevention & control
Meningococcal infections
Meningococcal Vaccines - administration & dosage
Meningococci
Neisseria meningitidis
Prevalence studies (Epidemiology)
Utah
Utah - epidemiology
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Summary:Trends in invasive meningococcal disease in Utah during 1995-2005 have differed substantially from US trends in incidence rate and serogroup and age distributions. Regional surveillance is essential to identify high-risk populations that might benefit from targeted immunization efforts.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059
DOI:10.3201/eid1308.061406