Cluster of invasive Neisseria meningitidis infections on a cruise ship, Italy, October 2012
Year: 2012
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: We describe a cluster of four cases of invasive meningococcal disease that occurred on a cruise ship sailing along the Italian coast in October 2012. All four cases were hospitalised with severe illness and one of them died. This report illustrates the importance of rapid implementation of emergency control measures such as administration of prophylaxis to all crew members and passengers to prevent the spread of the disease in such a close environment.
Source: Eurosurveillance
Authors: P Stefanelli, C Fazio, A Neri, P Isola, S Sani, P Marelli, C Martinelli, P Mastrantonio, M G Pompa
Language: English
Subfield: Microbiology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W176097496