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===Microbiology=== |
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*[[Gram stain::Gram-negative]] [[Cell shape::coccus|diplococcus]] |
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*Traditionally organized by serogroups of capsular polysaccharide |
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**A, B, C, E, H, I/K, L/ W, X, Y, and Z are confirmed genetically |
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*Six serogroups cause essentially all disease: A, B, C, W, X, and Y |
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*In Canada, serogroups B, C, W-135 and Y are the most common causes, with B being the most commonly reported |
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**Historically, B caused the majority of sporadic cases, and virulent serogroup C caused the majority of outbreaks |
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Revision as of 16:40, 31 July 2020
Background
Microbiology
- Gram-negative diplococcus
- Traditionally organized by serogroups of capsular polysaccharide
- A, B, C, E, H, I/K, L/ W, X, Y, and Z are confirmed genetically
Epidemiology
- Six serogroups cause essentially all disease: A, B, C, W, X, and Y
- In Canada, serogroups B, C, W-135 and Y are the most common causes, with B being the most commonly reported
- Historically, B caused the majority of sporadic cases, and virulent serogroup C caused the majority of outbreaks
