Geographical and temporal variations of serogroups and clonal types of <i>Neisseria meningitidis</i> involved in culture-confirmed invasive meningococcal disease in Canada, 2015-2023.

ABSTRACT: Introduction. Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is a nationally notifiable illness in Canada due to its potential severity and transmissibility. Vaccination strategies differ by province/territory and are informed by changes in the antigenic characteristics of circulating strains.Gap Statement. Though IMD statistics are tracked at a provincial/territorial level, there is a lack of published data characterizing trends in the epidemiology of this disease at a national level.Aim. To examine the epidemiology of culture-confirmed IMD in Canada during the period of 2015-2023.Methodology. Meningococcal isolates sent to the National Microbiology Laboratory Branch between 2015 and 2023 as part of routine national surveillance were characterized for serogroup by bacter

SUBMITTER: Meilleur C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12282276 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature