Meningococcal Disease

Question 1

Name 7 groups of people who require prophylaxis if in contact with someone with meningococcal disease?

Answer 1

1. Household
2. Slept in house 7 days prior to onset of illness
3. Spent several hours/day in house over last 7 days
4. Kissing
5. Students sharing same room/flat
6. Mouth/mouth resus
7. Those attending same childminder as index case in last 7 days