Meningococci of Serogroup X Clonal Complex 181 in Refugee Camps, Italy
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Four cases of infection with serogroup X meningococci (MenX) (1 in 2015 and 3 in 2016) occurred in migrants living in refugee camps or reception centers in Italy. All MenX isolates were identified as clonal complex 181. Our report suggests that serogroup X represents an emerging health threat for persons arriving from African countries.
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دوره 23 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017