Estimates of the reproductive numbers and demographic reconstruction of outbreak associated with C:P1.5-1,10-8:F3-6:ST-11(cc11) Neisseria meningitidis strains.

CONCLUSION: Monitoring the effective reproduction number can help to inform future vaccination strategies. The increase in the reproductive number for the Tuscany dataset, was consistent with the amplification event that led to the Tuscany outbreak. Subsequently, the intervention that led to the decline of the cases was followed, suggesting a high effectiveness of the vaccination campaign.
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Source: Infection, Genetics and Evolution - May 10, 2020 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Presti AL, Vacca P, Neri A, Fazio C, Ambrosio L, Rezza G, Stefanelli P Tags: Infect Genet Evol Source Type: research