Meningococcal meningitis is a rare but serious bacterial infection. It causes the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord to become inflamed. Each year, approximately 1,000 people in the U.S. get meningococcal disease, which includes meningitis and septicemia (blood infection).
1- How do you get meningococcal meningitis?
People spread meningococcal bacteria to other people by sharing respiratory and throat secretions (saliva or spit). Generally, it takes close (for example, coughing or kissing) or lengthy contact to spread these bacteria. Fortunately, they are not as contagious as germs that cause the common cold or the flu.
2- Is meningitis and meningococcal the same thing?
While meningitis and meningococcal disease are related, they are not necessarily the same thing. Meningitis -- an infection of the tissues around the brain and spinal cord -- can be caused by a number of viruses, bacteria and other organisms, county health officials explained.
3- What are the first signs of meningococcal?
1- How do you get meningococcal meningitis?
People spread meningococcal bacteria to other people by sharing respiratory and throat secretions (saliva or spit). Generally, it takes close (for example, coughing or kissing) or lengthy contact to spread these bacteria. Fortunately, they are not as contagious as germs that cause the common cold or the flu.
2- Is meningitis and meningococcal the same thing?
While meningitis and meningococcal disease are related, they are not necessarily the same thing. Meningitis -- an infection of the tissues around the brain and spinal cord -- can be caused by a number of viruses, bacteria and other organisms, county health officials explained.
3- What are the first signs of meningococcal?
- General poor feeling.
- Sudden high fever.
- Severe, persistent headache.
- Neck stiffness.
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Discomfort in bright lights.
- Drowsiness or difficulty awakening.
- Joint pain.
4- Can meningitis be cured?
Bacterial meningitis requires immediate hospitalization. Early diagnosis and treatmentwill prevent brain damage and death. Bacterialmeningitis is treated with intravenous antibiotics. ... Viral meningitis may resolve on its own, but some causes of viral meningitis will be treated with intravenous antiviral medications.
5- What is the best treatment for meningitis?
Commonly used meningitis treatmentsinclude a class of antibiotics called cephalosporins, especially Claforan (cefotaxime) and Rocephin (ceftriaxone). Various penicillin-type antibiotics, aminoglycoside drugs such as gentamicin, and others, are also used.
