Modifiable Risk Factors for Invasive Meningococcal Disease During an Edmonton Alberta Outbreak 1999–2002

摘要

An outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) in metro Edmonton, Alberta, Canada between December 1999 and June 2002 resulted in 84 laboratory-confirmed cases. Most cases were infected with serogroup C, and the highest age-specific incidence was observed in the 15–19 year age group.