Research and analysis

Meningococcal disease: routes of transmission

Evidence of the most common routes of transmission of meningococcal infection.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 25 August 2026

Documents

Routes of transmission of meningococcal infection: a systematic evidence summary

Ref: GOV-20890

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Details

This systematic evidence summary ( search up to 26 March 2026) identified and summarised evidence on the most common routes of transmission of meningococcal infection.

Three studies were included.

Published 25 August 2026