Bianchi A, Fantoni S, Prugnola A. Meningococcal B vaccine and the vision of a meningitis free world. J Prev Med Hyg. (2015) 56:E10-3. doi: 10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2015.56.3.491Bianchi A, Fantoni S, Prugnola A. M
MenQuadfi is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, W, and Y in individuals 2 years of age and older. MenQuadfi does not prevent N meningitidis se
MenQuadfi is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, W, and Y in individuals 2 years of age and older. MenQuadfi does not prevent N meningitidis se
Summary A century of traditional vaccinology lost the fight against meningococcus serogroup B (MenB). However, thanks to an innovative genome-based approach, the first broadly effective MenB vaccine, Bexsero® (GSK Vaccines), was developed and has b
(2003), Extensive cutaneous herpes following meningococcal meningitis: two cases. British Journal of Dermatology, 149: 1077–1078. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2003.05608.x Author Information Department of Dermatology, Hôpital de l'Archet, Nice, France, and Departments of *Paediatry and †Biology...
Since both MenB and MenACWY vaccines are needed in order to protect individuals as completely as possible against the most common causes of bacterial meningitis reported in the US, this degree of parental willingness is encouraging. It suggests that parents are open to receiving additional ...
Meningitis A threatens the lives of 450 million people across 26 countries in Africa's "Meningitis Belt," mostly children and young adults. The sub-Saharan meningitis belt stretches from Senegal and the Gambia in the West to Ethiopia in the East. Meningitis kills within hours. Thousands die in...
Browse Nearby Words meningitis meningococcus meningoencephalitis See all Nearby Words Cite this Entry Style “Meningococcus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meningococcus. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025. Copy Citation ...
, a gram-negative diplococcal bacterium, is a common asymptomatic nasopharyngeal colonizer that may infrequently lead to invasive disease in the form of meningitis or bacteremia. Six serogroups (A, B, C, W, X and Y) are responsible for the majority of invasive infections. Increased risk of ...
Novartis (Oct. 9, 2008) “New Phase II data Novartis investigational Meningitis B vaccine may also protect infants six months older,” Media Release, 4 pages. Pajon et al., “Frequency of factor H-binding protein modular groups and susceptibility to cross-reactive bactericidal activity in inva...