Abstract
We reviewed confirmed cases of pediatric invasive meningococcal disease in Tijuana, Mexico, and San Diego County, California, USA, during 2005-2008. The overall incidence and fatality rate observed in Tijuana were similar to those found in the US, and serogroup distribution suggests that most cases in Tijuana are vaccine preventable.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Age Distribution
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California / epidemiology
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Humans
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Incidence
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Meningococcal Infections / epidemiology*
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Meningococcal Infections / microbiology
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Meningococcal Infections / prevention & control
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Mexico / epidemiology
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Neisseria meningitidis / classification*
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Neisseria meningitidis, Serogroup C / classification*
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Neisseria meningitidis, Serogroup C / isolation & purification
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Population Surveillance / methods*
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Risk Factors
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United States / epidemiology