[Dynamics of the Meningococcus carrier state among recruits during and following a meningococcus epidemic. I. Influence of the normal or artificial immunity status, promiscuity and amygdalectomy. II. Effectiveness of drugs in the eradication of the carrier state]

Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo. 1977 Dec;32(6):359-69.
[Article in Portuguese]
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Brazil
  • Carrier State*
  • Chloramphenicol / therapeutic use
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Humans
  • Immunity
  • Male
  • Meningococcal Infections / drug therapy
  • Meningococcal Infections / epidemiology
  • Meningococcal Infections / immunology
  • Meningococcal Infections / transmission*
  • Military Medicine
  • Military Personnel*
  • Tonsillectomy*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Chloramphenicol