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- Title
Cases of Meningococcal Disease Associated with Travel to Saudi Arabia for Umrah Pilgrimage -- United States, United Kingdom, and France, 2024.
- Authors
Vachon, Madhura S.; Barret, Anne-Sophie; Lucidarme, Jay; Neatherlin, John; Rubis, Amy B.; Howie, Rebecca L.; Sharma, Shalabh; Marasini, Daya; Wagle, Basanta; Keating, Page; Antwi, Mike; Chen, Judy; Gu-Templin, Tingting; Gahr, Pamala; Zipprich, Jennifer; Dorr, Franny; Kuguru, Karen; Lee, Sarah; Halai, Umme-Aiman; Martin, Brittany
- Abstract
The article focuses on cases of Meningococcal Disease associated with travel to Saudi Arabia for Umrah Pilgrimage, particularly examining outbreaks and vaccination compliance among pilgrims. It discusses the transmission, prevention, and antibiotic resistance of Neisseria meningitidis, emphasizing the importance of vaccination and immediate medical attention for pilgrims and close contacts to prevent secondary cases.
- Subjects
MENINGOCOCCAL infections; MUSLIM pilgrims &; pilgrimages; MENINGOCOCCAL vaccines; DRUG resistance in bacteria; NEISSERIA meningitidis
- Publication
MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, 2024, Vol 73, Issue 22, p514
- ISSN
0149-2195
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.15585/mmwr.mm7322e1