Research and analysis

Meningococcal disease: transmission parameters in outbreak contexts

Evidence of the infectious period, incubation period and transmission measures of meningococcal disease in outbreak contexts.

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

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Infectious period, incubation period and transmission measures of meningococcal disease in outbreak contexts: a systematic evidence summary

Ref: GOV-21399

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This systematic evidence summary (search from 1 January  2010 to 2 April 2026) identified and summarised evidence on the infectious period, incubation period and transmission measures of meningococcal disease in outbreak contexts.

Thirteen studies were included.

Published 25 August 2026