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fatality rate for this
clinical manifestation of disease is |
5 to 15%
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what are reportable?
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Meningococcemia and meningococcal meningitis are
both reportable diseases and carry the same risk of transmission. |
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who is in higher risk?
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The risk of developing disease is much higher among household contacts than in the general population.
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For sporadic cases, prompt administration of appropriate
antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended for |
For sporadic cases, prompt administration of appropriate
antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended for household contacts; those in contact with oral secretions, such as those sharing utensils or kissing; close friends at school (but not all classmates); and all day care contacts, both adults and children. |
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what is the agent of choice for adults and children. as prophylaxis
2 other choices? 3 what not to give to pregnant? 4 Antibiotics should be administered 5 vaccination? |
Rifampin is the agent of choice for adults and children.
2 Other choices include ceftriaxone for adults and children. 3 Ciprofloxacin can be given only to nonpregnant adults. 4 Antibiotics should be administered promptly, ideally within 24 hours of case identification. Vaccination would not be an acceptable option for this case since it takes too long to develop antibodies and protection. It is used to control outbreaks in large settings, communities, and colleges. The serogroup C component of the vaccine is poorly immunogenic in children under the age of 2 |
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Compared with the general
population, the risk of developing an infection among household contacts is |
500 to 800 times greater
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