Meningococcal Infection

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Meningococcal Infection

Meningococcal is a type of meningitis. A bateria called Neisseria meningitidis enters the thin lining surrounding the brain and spinal cord casuing swelling, or an infection in the bloodstream.

Immunizations

People should receive their first vaccine at 12 months of age, again at age 11 or 12.

Signs and symptoms

Some people who have been infected don't show signs or symptoms.

It may be hard to notice these symptoms with newborns and babies so instead you can look for signs of slow or inactiveness, irritable , poor feeding, or anterior fontanelle.

Fever Headache Stiff neckNausea Vomiting Photophobia Hearing loss Rash Altered mental status

How is it treated?

Permanent disabilities include brain damage, hearing loss, loss of limbs, and learning disabilities

Meningococcal Infection rapidly invades the body. If left untreated you could suffer brain damage, organ failure, and even death.

Antibiotics are prescribed to help reduce the risk of dying.

How is it transmitted?

Through spit or saliva. It's usually transmitted through close or lengthy contact.