This commentary, published in the journal Science, discusses meningococcal meningitis epidemics in Africa that come with the onset of the dry season, and the vaccines in development that could limit the disease's impact. ABSTRACT ONLY. (Learn how users in developing countries can gain free access to journal articles.)

Author(s): Roberts L

Published: 2008

Resource types: Peer-reviewed journal

Diseases: Meningococcus

Topics: Disease/vaccine specific information

Regions: Africa