During the last decade, the epidemiological
situation regarding meningococcal
infection in the Republic of Komi in
general and the City of Pechora in particular
has remained tense but stable.
The Republic of Komi has a mean rank
distribution of meningococcal infection
incidence [1]. There were some sporadic
foci of infection through direct contact
registered mostly among children. No
cluster cases were reported. In March
2009 a cluster of meningococcal infection
including two lethal cases was
regis tered among teenagers. Measu res
such as immunization of risk groups as
well as the detection and isolation of
infection sources have helped to limit
the epidemic focus during the incubation
period.