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. 1993 Aug 13;3(9):R129-31.

Meningococcal infections in England and Wales: 1992

D M Jones  1 , E B Kaczmarski
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  • PMID: 7693173

Meningococcal infections in England and Wales: 1992

D M Jones et al. Commun Dis Rep CDR Rev. .

Abstract

Fewer cases of meningococcal infection were identified in England and Wales during 1992 than in 1991. The 1301 isolates received by the PHLS Meningococcal Reference Unit represented a decrease of 7%, continuing the trend of the last two years. Most regions saw a reduction in cases, but increased numbers of isolates were received from some regions, notably Northern (up 22%), East Anglia (up 25%) and South West Thames (up 50%). Group C infections (down 17%) contributed disproportionately to the decrease; the numbers of isolates of this organism being the lowest since 1986. Serology is a reliable diagnostic method in cases where no isolate is obtained.

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