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Meningococcal Meningitis Resources for Healthcare Professionals

 

Meningococcal Meningitis is a serious bacterial infection that can cause inflammation of the brain and spinal cord lining, as well as a bloodstream infection that damages blood vessels and leads to bleeding in the skin and organs.

Resources

Defeating meningitis by 2030
Clinical Guidance for Meningococcal Disease
About Meningococcal Disease
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What is meningitis?

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
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Global Meningococcal Initiative

Meningitis Research Foundation

Prevention

Meningococcal Vaccination
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Meningococcal Vaccination Schedule

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Meningococcal Vaccines
Meningococcal Vaccine Recommendations

Early diagnosis of meningitis is crucial for recovery and survival. Symptoms can rapidly worsen, leading to brain damage, hearing or vision loss, and even death. Healthcare providers will inquire about recent activities, travel, exposure to sick individuals, and conduct a physical exam, reviewing medical history and medications. Diagnostic tests are used to confirm infection or inflammation in the meninges. (National Institutes of Health, 2021)