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Delayed diagnosis is associated with complications following invasive meningococcal disease in Australian adolescents and young adults

This study described the presenting features, initial assessment, hospital care, and complications at discharge among Australian adolescents and young adults with Invasive meningococcal disease.

Citation:
McMillan M, Mohammed H, Buttery J, …… Blyth CC, Mathew SM, et al. Delayed diagnosis is associated with complications following invasive meningococcal disease in Australian adolescents and young adults. Infection. 2026;10.1007/s15010-026-02827-6. 

Keywords:
Adolescents and young adults; Invasive meningococcal disease; Meningococcal disease; Sequelae

Abstract:
This study described the presenting features, initial assessment, hospital care, and complications at discharge among Australian adolescents and young adults with Invasive meningococcal disease.