predominantly serogroup W of Neisseria meningitidis began in Chile in 2012. This outbreak
required a case− control study to assess determinants and risk factors for infection. We
identified confirmed cases during January 2012− March 2013 and selected controls by
random sampling of the population, matched for age and sex, resulting in 135 case-patients
and 618 controls. Sociodemographic variables, habits, and previous illnesses were studied …