Meningococci of Serogroup X Clonal Complex 181 in Refugee Camps, Italy.

ABSTRACT: 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.

SUBMITTER: Stefanelli P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5403042 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature