Journal article
Paediatric Investigators Collaborative Network on Infections in Canada (PICNIC) study of the current landscape of invasive meningococcal disease in children
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Immunizations have led to a decrease in the incidence of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) in Canada, but this infection still leads to significant morbidity and mortality.
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to determine the burden of illness and management of IMD in paediatric hospitals.
Authors
Robinson JL; Fanella S; Lopez A; Frankel C; McDonald J; Alghounaim M; Slinger R; Bowes J; Khan S; Comeau JL
Journal
Relevé des maladies transmissibles au Canada, Vol. 46, No. 10, pp. 339–343
Publisher
Infectious Disease and Control Branch (IDPCB) - Public Health Agency of Canada
DOI
10.14745/ccdr.v46i10a05
ISSN
1188-4169