Authors: Abad R, Navarro C, García-Amil C, Montes M, Castañeda-García A, Cuadros JA, Galar A, Martin F, Mena E, Pérez de Madrid S, Román C, Soler M, Vázquez JA.
DOI: 10.2807/1560-7917.es.2025.30.44.2500222
Abstract Summary
A deadly meningococcal outbreak in Spain (March-April 2024) killed two of four young adults infected with a novel serogroup B strain never seen before. The rare genosubtype couldn’t be assessed by standard molecular tools, requiring direct antibody testing to confirm vaccine coverage. Over 200 contacts received urgent prophylaxis with the 4CMenB vaccine, which proved effective against this strain.
Why Brain? 🧠
Rare meningococcus B strain caused deadly outbreak in Spain, killing 2 of 4 young adults. Novel genosubtype may increase transmission; 4CMenB vaccine confirmed effective against this emerging threat.
Study Limitations:
Study limitations were not specified in the abstract.
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