Publications by authors named "W Mattheus"
To assess the prevalence of Neisseria meningitidis (Nm) carriage among men who have sex with men (MSM) and examine potential risk factors associated with colonization. This was an observational, cross-sectional, monocentric study. Inclusion criteria were asymptomatic adult MSM.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMicrobiology reference laboratories perform a crucial role within public health systems. This role was especially evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this Viewpoint, we emphasise the importance of microbiology reference laboratories and highlight the types of digital data and expertise they provide, which benefit national and international public health.
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- Many Western European countries have strong surveillance and reporting systems for invasive meningococcal disease (IMD), primarily caused by serogroup B (MenB), and they implement standardized testing and vaccination programs.
- Despite these efforts, there is still a significant need for advocacy to improve diagnosis, testing, and treatment of meningococcal disease.
- Recent awareness campaigns have highlighted the dangers of antibiotic resistance, with some countries reporting strains of meningococcus that are resistant to key antibiotics.
The timely differentiation of the AviPro Salmonella VAC T and VAC E strains from the wild-type ser. Typhimurium and ser. Enteritidis isolates is crucial for effectively monitoring veterinary isolates.
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