Community-Based Outbreak of Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup C Infection in Men who Have Sex with Men, New York City, New York, USA, 2010−2013
In September 2012, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene identified an outbreak of Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C invasive meningococcal disease among men who have sex with men (MSM). Twenty-two case-patients and 7 deaths were identified during August 2010−February 2013. Duri...
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doaj-43d5268949204786ac1898a1839a48f72020-11-24T21:52:56ZengCenters for Disease Control and PreventionEmerging Infectious Diseases1080-60401080-60592015-08-012181386138610.3201/eid2108.141837Community-Based Outbreak of Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup C Infection in Men who Have Sex with Men, New York City, New York, USA, 2010−2013Molly M. KratzDon WeissAlison RidpathJane R. ZuckerAnita GeevarugheseJennifer L. RakemanJay K. VarmaIn September 2012, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene identified an outbreak of Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C invasive meningococcal disease among men who have sex with men (MSM). Twenty-two case-patients and 7 deaths were identified during August 2010−February 2013. During this period, 7 cases in non-MSM were diagnosed. The slow-moving outbreak was linked to the use of websites and mobile phone applications that connect men with male sexual partners, which complicated the epidemiologic investigation and prevention efforts. We describe the outbreak and steps taken to interrupt transmission, including an innovative and wide-ranging outreach campaign that involved direct, internet-based, and media-based communications; free vaccination events; and engagement of community and government partners. We conclude by discussing the challenges of managing an outbreak affecting a discrete community of MSM and the benefits of using social networking technology to reach this at-risk population.https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/21/8/14-1837_articleNeisseria meningitidesbacteriadisease outbreaksmeningococcal meningitisserogroup Cmen who have sex with men |
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Molly M. Kratz Don Weiss Alison Ridpath Jane R. Zucker Anita Geevarughese Jennifer L. Rakeman Jay K. Varma Community-Based Outbreak of Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup C Infection in Men who Have Sex with Men, New York City, New York, USA, 2010−2013 Emerging Infectious Diseases Neisseria meningitides bacteria disease outbreaks meningococcal meningitis serogroup C men who have sex with men |
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Molly M. Kratz Don Weiss Alison Ridpath Jane R. Zucker Anita Geevarughese Jennifer L. Rakeman Jay K. Varma |
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Community-Based Outbreak of Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup C Infection in Men who Have Sex with Men, New York City, New York, USA, 2010−2013 |
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Community-Based Outbreak of Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup C Infection in Men who Have Sex with Men, New York City, New York, USA, 2010−2013 |
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Community-Based Outbreak of Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup C Infection in Men who Have Sex with Men, New York City, New York, USA, 2010−2013 |
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Community-Based Outbreak of Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup C Infection in Men who Have Sex with Men, New York City, New York, USA, 2010−2013 |
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Community-Based Outbreak of Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup C Infection in Men who Have Sex with Men, New York City, New York, USA, 2010−2013 |
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community-based outbreak of neisseria meningitidis serogroup c infection in men who have sex with men, new york city, new york, usa, 2010−2013 |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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In September 2012, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene identified an outbreak of Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C invasive meningococcal disease among men who have sex with men (MSM). Twenty-two case-patients and 7 deaths were identified during August 2010−February 2013. During this period, 7 cases in non-MSM were diagnosed. The slow-moving outbreak was linked to the use of websites and mobile phone applications that connect men with male sexual partners, which complicated the epidemiologic investigation and prevention efforts. We describe the outbreak and steps taken to interrupt transmission, including an innovative and wide-ranging outreach campaign that involved direct, internet-based, and media-based communications; free vaccination events; and engagement of community and government partners. We conclude by discussing the challenges of managing an outbreak affecting a discrete community of MSM and the benefits of using social networking technology to reach this at-risk population. |
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Neisseria meningitides bacteria disease outbreaks meningococcal meningitis serogroup C men who have sex with men |
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