Infect Test 1-Meningococcal
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- Bacterium ( Neisseria Meningitidis)
- Is MC caused by virus, bacterium, fungi?
- Nasopharynx
- 5-10% of populations in endemic countries may be asymptomatic, they generally carry it in what part of the body?
- Direct Contact, including respiratory droplets from nose and throat of those infected?
- How is MC transmitted?
- True
- T/F MC is is greater risk for crowded populations such as colleges, schools, prisons, daycare centers?
- Persons 18-23, smokers and those who drink. People in College freshman dorm.
- What adult aged people and stereotype are at risk for MC?
- 2-5
- What aged children are at risk for MC?
- Those with antecedent viral infection, Asplenic patients, those with blood complement deficiencies. Lab Personnel, Teens, Young Adults.
- What are some of the traits of general people who are at risk, both adult and child?
- Late winter, early Spring
- What time of year does the disease peak?
- Sudden Fever, intense Headache, Nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, prostration, delirium, coma, shock.
- What are the symptoms of MC?
- Recovery of bacteria from CSF
- How is MC diagnosed?
- IV Penicillin, Ampicillin, Chloramphenicol
- What are some effective drugs used to treat MC?
- Rifampin
- What is used to treat close contacts of people who were infected with MC?
- Respiratory isolation, Prophylaxis of close contacts, mass immunization, education.
- What are the responses that accompany MC outbreak?
- 3 years
- A tetravalent vaccine was approved in 2005 for people 11-55 and later 2-10. It is expected to ensure protection for how long?
- Children 11-12, kids entering high school and freshmen living in college dorms.
- The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends vaccinations for what sets of people?
- Meningitis or Sepsis that may progress rapidly to purpura fulminans (hemorrhage into the skin) and clotting in blood vessels, shock, death.
- How does MC manifest?
- Neurological disability, limb loss, hearing loss.
- 11-19% of survivors have what?