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The epidemiology of meningococcal disease in Norway 1975-91
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The epidemiology of meningococcal disease in Norway 1975-91
NIPH Ann.
1991 Dec.
Abstract
The epidemiology of meningococcal disease (MCd) in Norway is described on the basis of official notification figures for 1975-91. Morbidity is presented by serogroup of the isolated Neisseria meningitidis strain, time of onset of the disease in addition to the place of living, age and sex of the patient. A long-term group B epidemic with high incidence and case fatality rates in the age groups below 5 years and between 13 and 19-20 years is the main characteristics of the situation.
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