"The clear and well presented protocols... are an invaluable asset...Well-presented and essential." -SGM Quarterly "The book contains 40 chapters written by a panel of authors who are all experts in their field...A wide range of topics relevant to the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features and treatment of meningococcal disease are covered...this book is a valuable addition to the limited literature on meningococci and meningococcal infection. The methodological sections are detailed, carefully written and should allow technology transfer to additional laboratories." -Molecular Biotechnology