Meningococcal Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is meningococcal disease?
A
-Bacterial infection
2
Q
How is meningococcal disease transmitted?
A
-Droplet spread
3
Q
What is the risk factors of meningococcal disease?
A
- Adolescents (kissing and sharing drink bottles)
- Close contact to someone who is infected
4
Q
What is the diagnostic test for meningococcal disease?
A
- Blood test
- CSF
5
Q
What is the treatment for meningococcal disease?
A
-Antibiotics
6
Q
What are some complications of meningococcal disease?
A
- Can cause meningitis
- Septicemia
- Deafness
