Where Is Meningococcal Bacteria Found?
Overview of Meningococcal Disease Meningococcal Bacteria Live Naturally in the Back of the Nose and Throat in About 10 per Cent of the Population Without...
Where is meningitis most commonly found?
Meningococcal disease occurs worldwide, with the highest incidence of disease found in the 'meningitis belt' of sub-Saharan Africa. In this region, major epidemics occur every 5 to 12 years with attack rates reaching 1,000 cases per 100,000 population.
Where can meningococcal meningitis be found?
Meningococcal meningitis is observed worldwide; the highest burden of the disease is in the meningitis belt of sub-Saharan Africa, stretching from Senegal in the west to Ethiopia in the east. Serogroup specific vaccines are used for prevention and in response to outbreaks.
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