Hajj-Related Neisseria Meningitidis Serogroup W135 in Mauritius

Abstract

Meningococcal disease is rare in Mauritius; only one case was reported from 1992 to 1999. However, since June 2000, four cases have occurred. Epidemiologic information and typing results indicate that these recent cases probably followed the introduction of Neisseria meningitidis W135 in Mauritius by pilgrims returning from the Hajj in 2000 and 2001.

Keywords

• Hajj pilgrims
• Mauritius
• Neisseria meningitidis W135