Meningococcal Disease & Vaccination Flashcards
True or False: Bacterial meningitis symptoms begin with signs that do not appear worrisome (fatigue, headache, fever)
True
Bacterial meningitis progresses (quickly OR slowly)?
Quickly
True or False: Bacterial meningitis cannot be treated with antibiotics.
False. Bacterial meningitis is treatable with antibiotics. But, because the disease develops quickly, supportive and even Intensive Care are often required.
________ is a disease caused by the inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
Meningitis
How is meningitis spread/transmitted?
Meningitis is generally transmitted through direct exchange of respiratory and throat secretions by close personal contact, such as sharing drinks or kissing.
True or false: The bacteria that causes meningitis is as contagious as the common cold or the flu.
False. It is less contagious.
In order for meningitis to spend, a person would need to have close contact with the patient for __________ in a seven day period.
Several hours
__________ is a bacterium that causes meningitis and other serious infections
Neisseria meningitidis
Neisseria meningitides has ______ different subtypes that are responsible for most meningococcal disease worldwide.
6
Meningococcal Meningitis Type ____ has caused recent outbreaks among University and College students in the United States.
B
All of the following are signs and symptoms of meningitis except: A. Fever B. Weakness C. Headache D. Stiff neck E. Confusion F. Drowsiness G. Rash
B. Weakness
What are the 6 serogroups Neisseria meningitidis?
A, B, C, Y, W-135, and X
Which meningitis subgroup has recently caused outbreaks among university and college students in the US?
Meningitis B