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Updated 2026-05-13 00:02

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Meningococcal Disease Outbreak Response - Surveillance and ...

Outbreaks occur when the observed numbers of cases are above what is expected for a particular disease. As of February 2025, reported cases of meningococcal disease in Virginia have remained below baseline (expected) levels for at least six months. As such, this outbreak has concluded. The strain associated with this outbreak continues to circulate in […]

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CDC Warns of Surge in Meningococcal Disease in US

As of late March 2024, health officials in the US have recorded 143 cases of meningococcal disease, 101 of them caused by a strain of the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis known as sequence type (ST) 1466. The total number of cases of the disease represents a more than 75% increase over those reported...

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