Meningitis: MenB strain may have evolved to be more transmissible, say experts

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Authors: Elisabeth Mahase
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Abstract

As the meningitis outbreak in Kent continues, with 29 cases and two deaths reported, experts look at what might be behind this “unprecedented event”

Fields of Study & Subjects

Bacterial Infections and Vaccines Viral Infections and Immunology Research Virology and Viral Diseases

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ
Publisher
BMJ
Volume
392
Pages
s549–s549
Publication date
20 March 2026
Language
EN