Meningococcal Surveillance Australia: Reporting period 1 July to 30 September 2023

The reference laboratories of the Australian Meningococcal Surveillance Programme (AMSP) report data on the number of cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) confirmed by laboratory testing using culture and molecular based techniques. Data contained in quarterly reports are restricted to a description of case numbers of IMD by jurisdiction and serogroup, where known. A full analysis of laboratory confirmations of IMD in each calendar year are contained in the AMSP annual reports.