Emergence of new genetic lineage, ST-9316, of Neisseria meningitidis group W in Hauts-de-France region, France 2013-2018

We report the emergence of a novel sequence type (ST-9316) mostly associated with serogroup W, and exhibiting a lower virulence and a distinct age specific incidence profile than W/CC11 isolates. Surveillance requires powerful approaches combining WGS and pathophysiological analysis to adapt control measures.

Source: Journal of Infection - February 3, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ala-Eddine Deghmane, Sylvie Haeghebaert, Eva Hong, Am éliane Jousset, Anne-Sophie Barret, Muhamed-Kheir Taha Source Type: research