Neisseria meningitidis Flashcards
what gram is neisseria meningidis?
negative
what disease does neisseria meningitidis cause?
meningococcal disease
what is meningitis
inflammation of the membranes that surround and protect the brain & spinal cord
What is mode of transmission
person-to-person especially like kissing
what is the incubation period
3-5 days
what are the symptoms of meningitis
fever, cold hands & feet, vomitting & diarrhoea, stiff neck, seizures
what are the complications of meningococcal diseases
loss of limbs, hearing loss, cognitive impairments
what is the epidemiology (time) for meningitis
seasonal and more common in winter in the UK
where are the highest rates of meningitis located
highest in the ‘meningitis belt’ group of countries spanning Africa
what are the risk factors for meningitis
risk factors: patients recovering from flu, smokers, increase risk in infants.
what is primary prevention against meningitis
vaccine
what is secondary prevention against meningitis
awareness campaigns exist because students are at very high risk
what is the treatment
antibiotics are effective, is recommended that is there is a suspected invasion antibiotics should be given asap
