Risk of antibiotic resistant meningococcal infections in Hajj pilgrims

Editorial discusses PHE report of resistant meningococcal conjunctivitis in people returning from Mecca, highlighting urgent need to review currently recommended prophylactic measures for Hajj pilgrims, and how best to prevent spread of N meningitidis amongst mass gatherings.
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news