Meningococcal Meningitis

 

- What is meningitis?

>> Brain is covered by three layers (meninges) & it is the infection/inflammation of coverings of brain.

- What is meningococcal meningitis?

>> Meningitis caused by the organism Neisseria Meningitidis. Without treatment it is fatal.

- When to suspect meningitis?

>> High fever, headache, stiff neck, naussea, vomitting, discomfort in lokking at bright light (photophobia), confusion, sleepiness, irritability, seizure, rashes over the body. In infants & small children these features may be absent & they may show only irritability, sleepiness, poor fedding & vomitting.

- What to do in such situations?

>> Immediately consult a doctor.

- Is it contagious?

>> Yes. All members should be vaccinated &/or treated with antibiotics.

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