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Meningococcal Infection

Generalities
Agent Bacteria: Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus), Gram negative diplococci
- 12 serogroups have been identified
- Six serogrouprs are responsible of invasive infection: A, B, C, W135, X, and Y.
Incubation period 2-10 days, commonly 3-4 days
Period of transmissibility Cases should be considered infectious from exposure until 24 hours after starting treatment of prophylaxis with appropriate antibiotics with substantial concentrations in oro/nasopharyngeal secretions
Reservoir - Humans
- Asymptomatic carriage in nasopharynx is common.
Modes of transmission - Person-to-person transmission by direct contact with respiratory droplets of infected people
- Most cases acquired through exposure to asymptomatic carriers
Clinical presentation - Bacterial meningitis
- Septicaemia: rare ans severe with purpura
- Complications: cerebral lesions, hearing loss, learning disorders among 10-20% of survivors
- Case fatality: 8-15% despite treatment
Resources
Case definition - MOPH circular no. 63 (2007)
- MOPH circular no. 72 (2003): contacts
Forms - Meningitis reporting form
- Meningitis investigation form
Data - Weekly report
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ATC Name B/G Ingredients Dosage Form Price
B05XA03 SODIUM CHLORIDE G Sodium chloride - 0.9% 0.9% Injectable solution 209,151 L.L
B05XA03 SODIUM CHLORIDE G Sodium chloride - 0.9% 0.9% Injectable solution 222,941 L.L
B05XA03 SODIUM CHLORIDE G Sodium chloride - 0.9% 0.9% Injectable solution 349,596 L.L
B05XA03 SODIUM CHLORIDE G Sodium chloride - 0.9% 0.9% Injectable solution 182,720 L.L
B05XA03 SODIUM CHLORIDE G Sodium chloride - 0.9% 0.9% Injectable solution 182,720 L.L
B05XA03 SODIUM CHLORIDE G Sodium chloride - 0.9% 0.9% Injectable solution 181,908 L.L
B05XA03 SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION USP G Sodium chloride - 0.9% 0.9% Injectable solution 156,288 L.L
B05XA03 SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION USP G Sodium chloride - 0.9% 0.9% Injectable solution 165,482 L.L
B05XA03 SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION, USP G Sodium chloride - 0.9% 0.9% Injectable solution 176,974 L.L
B05XA03 SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION, USP G Sodium chloride - 0.9% 0.9% Injectable solution 163,184 L.L
B05XA03 SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION, USP G Sodium chloride - 0.9% 0.9% Injectable solution 156,288 L.L
B05XA03 SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION/ DEMO G Sodium chloride - 0.9% w/v 0.9% w/v Injectable solution 1,182,581 L.L
B05XA03 SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION/ DEMO G Sodium chloride - 0.9% w/v 0.9% w/v Injectable solution 1,419,098 L.L
B05XA03 SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION/ DEMO G Sodium chloride - 0.9% w/v 0.9% w/v Injectable solution 567,102 L.L
B05XA03 SOLUFLEX SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION USP G Sodium chloride - 0.9% 0.9% Injectable solution 180,421 L.L
B05XA03 SOLUFLEX SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION USP G Sodium chloride - 0.9% 0.9% Injectable solution 180,421 L.L
B05XA03 SOLUFLEX SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION, USP G Sodium chloride - 0.9% 0.9% Injectable solution 218,344 L.L
B05XA03 SOLUFLEX SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION, USP G Sodium chloride - 0.9% 0.9% Injectable solution 203,405 L.L
B05XA03 SOLUFLEX SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% INJECTION, USP G Sodium chloride - 0.9% 0.9% Injectable solution 179,272 L.L
B05XA03 SODIUM CHLORIDE G Sodium chloride - 0.45% 0.45% Injectable solution 133,856 L.L
B05XA03 SODIUM CHLORIDE G Sodium chloride - 0.45% 0.45% Injectable solution 149,393 L.L
B05XA03 SODIUM CHLORIDE G Sodium chloride - 0.45% 0.45% Injectable solution 163,184 L.L
B05XA03 SODIUM CHLORIDE G Sodium chloride - 0.45% 0.45% Injectable solution 176,974 L.L
B05XA03 SODIUM CHLORIDE G Sodium chloride - 0.45% 0.45% Injectable solution 161,805 L.L
B05XA03 SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.45% INJECTION, USP G Sodium chloride - 0.45% 0.45% Injectable solution 161,314 L.L
B05XA03 SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.45% INJECTION, USP G Sodium chloride - 0.45% 0.45% Injectable solution 149,393 L.L
B05XA03 SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.45% INJECTION, USP G Sodium chloride - 0.45% 0.45% Injectable solution 148,566 L.L
B05XA03 SOLUFLEX SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.45% INJECTION, USP G Sodium chloride - 0.45% 0.45% Injectable solution 383,826 L.L
B05XA03 SODIUM CHLORIDE G Sodium chloride - 10% 10% Injectable solution 4,129,004 L.L
B05XA03 SODIUM CHLORIDE G Sodium chloride - 10% 10% Injectable solution 5,779,226 L.L
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