title: Recent Outbreaks of Meningococcal Disease among Men Who Have Sex with Men.
abstract: Meningococcal disease outbreaks recently have occurred in several U.S. cities among men who are HIV-infected and who have had sex with other men. This article describes the first similar case of meningococcal meningitis serogroup C in Minnesota, which was confirmed this summer. It also offers vaccination guidance for physicians who care for patients who may be at high risk for the disease.
authors.forename: Richard N
authors.initials: RN
authors.lastname: Danila
authors.forename: Lynn
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bahta
mesh_terms: D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D018451:Homosexuality, Male; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008585:Meningitis, Meningococcal / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission*; D022401:Meningococcal Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008910:Minnesota; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D022401:Meningococcal Vaccines