Meningococcal meningitis is an infection caused by meningococcal bacterium, which causes inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
rash, high fever, severe headache, nausea and vomiting, stiff neck, sensitivity to light, mental status changes
Antimicrobial therapy must be started immediately. Penicillin is prescribed for this disease. Intravenous mannitol can be used to treat the complications.
arthritis, shock, increased intracerebral pressure, deafness, paralysis of various muscles, mental retardation.
Preventive measures, such as washing your hands before and after changing a diaper or using the bathroom, and practicing other good hygiene habits should be implemented. Vaccines are effective for the control of epidemics.
