• The meningitis B (MenB) vaccine protects you from meningitis B, a potentially fatal disease. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • MENINGOCOCCAL GROUP B VACCINE, RECOMBINANT (muh ning goh KOK kal vak SEEN) is a vaccine to protect from bacterial meningitis. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • This vaccine may not protect from all meningitis infections. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • The MenACWY vaccine was introduced in the UK in August 2015 to protect teenagers against a harmful strain of meningococcal W (MenW) disease which had been rapidly rising since 2009. (meningitis.org)
  • MenACWY vaccine directly protects vaccinated people from four different strains of meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia (groups A, C, W & Y) and also stops them from carrying the bacteria in the back of the nose and throat. (meningitis.org)
  • Vaccinating teenagers against MenACWY vaccine will protect them and stop the spread of this virulent strain. (meningitis.org)
  • Meningococcal vaccine availability differs by North American country. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Though a high proportion of NmB isolates from US patients in 2015 to 2019 matched these antigens, there is evidence that the relative proportions of circulating strains are changing, with only approximately half of currently circulating strains matching vaccine-targeted antigens in more recent analyses. (medpagetoday.com)
  • On July 28, 2014, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated recommendations for the administration of the meningococcal vaccine in children. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • This vaccine helps reduce the risk of developing Neisseria meningitidis infection, which may lead to diverse complications including meningitis, bacteremia, and pneumonia. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • 4 Despite the fact that serogroup B meningitis affects children disproportionately, currently, no vaccine is available in the United States that protects patients against serogroup B, which may be why the meningococcal vaccine is only recommended in selected groups of very young children. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • All formulations of the meningococcal vaccine are conjugated polysaccharide vaccines, with the exception of Menomune, which is a polysaccharide vaccine. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • Because conjugated vaccines stimulate a T-cell response, conjugated vaccines induce a more robust immune response and better immunologic memory than the polysaccharide-only meningococcal vaccine (Menomune), which does not stimulate a T-cell response. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • Unless use of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine is contraindicated, for pediatric patients, meningococcal conjugate vaccines (ie, Menveo, Menactra, or MenHibrix) are preferred over the meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (ie, Menomune). (pharmacytimes.com)
  • Most infants should not receive the meningococcal vaccine. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • For most pediatric patients, the first meningococcal vaccine is administered between 11 and 15 years of age. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • Because the next dose is typically administered 16 years of age, it is important to remember that subsequent doses of the meningococcal vaccine must be administered at least 8 weeks apart. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • The meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY) protects against four types of meningococcal bacteria (types A, C, W, and Y). It is recommended for all kids and teens age 11 and older. (kidshealth.org)
  • The meningococcal B vaccine (MenB) protects against a fifth type of meningococcal bacterium (called type B). It is fairly new and not yet recommended as a routine vaccination for healthy people. (kidshealth.org)
  • The MenACWY vaccine is very effective at protecting against four strains of the bacteria, while the MenB vaccine protects against a fifth strain. (kidshealth.org)
  • UKHSA vaccine coverage data shows around 1 in 8 new students going to college and university this year remain unprotected against these 4 strains of meningococcal bacteria , each of which can cause long term disability, serious health complications and can be life threatening. (fleetstreetclinic.com)
  • The MenACWY vaccine is given by a single injection into the upper arm and protects against four different strains of the meningococcal bacteria that cause meningitis and blood poisoning (septicaemia): A, C, W, and Y. You can book online . (fleetstreetclinic.com)
  • Protection against this strain of Meningitis W is provided through the Meningitis ACWY vaccine . (fleetstreetclinic.com)
  • We also carry an excellent stock of the Meningitis B vaccine and can provide both vaccinations at the same time should you require it. (fleetstreetclinic.com)
  • 757 received a vaccine that protects against meningococcal meningitis. (newswise.com)
  • Even if women tested positive for one strain of HPV, the vaccine protected them from other strains of the virus. (newswise.com)
  • The MenACWY vaccine is given by a single injection to the upper arm and protects against four different strains of the meningococcal bacteria that cause meningitis and blood poisoning (septicaemia). (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • The introduction of the meningitis C vaccines, which includes the MenACWY vaccine given to teenagers, has been really successful, as it has reduced the number of cases caused by Meningitis C by 90 per cent. (wired-gov.net)
  • Not all strains of Meningococcal disease are protected by the vaccine, so people still need to know the symptoms even if vaccinated. (wired-gov.net)
  • MenHibrix, a combination vaccine, is a 4-dose sequence approved for use in children as young as 6 weeks old and is indicated for active immunity against invasive disease caused by Neisseria meningitides serogroups C and Y, and Haemophilus influenzae type b. (medscape.com)
  • In October 2014, the FDA approved the first meningococcal vaccine for serogroup B (Trumenba) under the breakthrough therapy designation and accelerated approval regulatory pathways. (medscape.com)
  • Serogroup A Neisseria meningitidis was the major cause of meningococcal meningitis epidemics in the African meningitis belt before 2010 when the monovalent meningococcal A conjugate vaccine (MenAfriVac) was introduced in the region. (springer.com)
  • This study showed the emergence of serogroup X, a non-vaccine type, as the predominant N. meningitidis serogroup in the wake of a declining serogroup W in Ghana's meningitis belt. (springer.com)
  • A variety of routine childhood and adolescent meningococcal vaccination programs using monovalent (serogroup C) and quadrivalent (A, C, Y, W) conjugate vaccines have been implemented in Canada since 2002, resulting in a decrease in invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) incidence, particularly in serogroup C. Meningococcal vaccines have also been used for outbreak response, including the multicomponent vaccine serogroup B vaccine. (canada.ca)
  • Invasive meningococcal disease caused by some serogroups is vaccine preventable and endemic in Canada, with increased activity occurring periodically in the winter months. (canada.ca)
  • This has resulted in a decrease in IMD incidence, particularly for serogroup C. In the last decade, the multicomponent meningococcal B vaccine (4CMenB) has been used to control outbreaks Footnote 3 but has not been used in routine vaccination programs across the country. (canada.ca)
  • Experts recommend the meningococcal conjugate vaccine for children when they are age 11 or 12. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • The vaccine prevents many, but not all meningococcal infections. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Vaccination programs have made significant strides in reducing the incidence of some forms of meningitis, but challenges such as access to vaccines and increasing vaccine hesitancy remain. (voxy.co.nz)
  • Rangatahi aged 13 to 25 years who are entering into, or in their first year of certain close-living situations, can get a free meningococcal A, C, W, and Y (MenACWY) vaccine. (voxy.co.nz)
  • On 1 March 2023, the meningococcal B (MenB) vaccine was added to the National Immunisation Schedule for babies at 3 months, 5 months, and 12 months old. (voxy.co.nz)
  • PHE is urging at risk groups to be immunised with a vaccine, introduced last year, that protects against meningitis A, C, Y and W. (managementinpractice.com)
  • By getting this free meningitis vaccine from your GP you're not only protecting yourself from a potentially deadly disease, but also protecting others by stopping the spread. (managementinpractice.com)
  • Meningitis - One dose of meningococcal meningitis vaccine given on or after the student's 16th birthday. (stockton.edu)
  • Two types of vaccines can protect against several kinds of meningococcal disease: meningococcal conjugate vaccine (protect against serogroups A, C, W, and Y) and meningococcal B vaccine (protect against serogroup B). (wa.gov)
  • Meningococcal conjugate vaccine is recommended for all children aged 11 to 12 years, with a booster shot for teens at 16 years of age. (wa.gov)
  • Travelers to certain countries, and anyone aged 2 months and older who are at increased risk for meningococcal disease should also get the vaccine. (wa.gov)
  • People who stay at increased risk for meningococcal disease should get revaccinated every 5 years with meningococcal conjugate vaccine as long as they remain at increased risk. (wa.gov)
  • Some people should get meningococcal B vaccine if they are 10 years of age and older with certain health conditions, taking certain medications, are at increased risk because of a meningococcal B disease outbreak, or work with meningococcal bacterial in a lab. (wa.gov)
  • A new meningitis vaccine, NmCV-5 , has been successfully tested in the West African countries of Mali and The Gambia. (borgenproject.org)
  • Trialed on a total of 1,800 people from age 2 to 29, the vaccine was shown to produce an immune response against the five main strains of meningitis bacteria that plague those living in what is known as the "African meningitis belt. (borgenproject.org)
  • Once approved, NmCV-5 could become the most effective meningitis vaccine in Africa, unlocking the potential to prevent the suffering of millions. (borgenproject.org)
  • Significantly, the Serum Institute of India also collaborated with PATH and WHO to develop the Meningococcal A vaccine MenAfriVac, which has "virtually eliminated" this strain of the bacteria in the countries where it has been distributed. (borgenproject.org)
  • He anticipates that the vaccine will be "game-changing for epidemic meningitis control in the 'meningitis belt,'" stating, "We look forward to seeing the vaccine rolled out in the region as soon as possible. (borgenproject.org)
  • A free vaccine is provided in WA for the meningococcal A, C, W and Y strains but not for the B strain, which costs around $500 for the four doses required. (perthnow.com.au)
  • Perth-based Meningitis Centre Australia spokeswoman Lisa D'Cruz said it was high time the B strain was added to the free vaccine list to give WA parents peace of mind. (perthnow.com.au)
  • As mother who has witnessed firsthand the devastation meningococcal causes, there is no excuse for this vaccine not to be available for free to all Australian children. (perthnow.com.au)
  • In February, after surveillance reports indicated that meningococcal disease was increasing and that W135 was present in several districts, the vaccine was released at the request of the Burkina government by the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision for Epidemic Meningitis Control. (vaccinealliance.org)
  • however, the latest individual's illness was caused by meningitis serogroup B, which is not covered by the preventive vaccine. (aidshealth.org)
  • The global disease burden of meningitis remains unacceptably high, and progress lags substantially behind that of other vaccine-preventable diseases, warns a new analysis published in The Lancet Neurology. (outbreaknewstoday.com)
  • Other vaccines such as vaccines against meningococcal meningitis caused by strains A, C, Y and W135 called quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine are recommended for students between the ages of 18 and 25. (nmmra.org)
  • This vaccine is also recommended for people living close to each other such as in schools and colleges and people traveling to countries where meningitis is rampant. (nmmra.org)
  • Another vaccine to control pneumococcal meningitis is given to people with head injuries and immune deficiencies. (nmmra.org)
  • The Hib vaccine has been very effective in reducing the rate of childhood meningitis. (weber.edu)
  • The pneumococcal vaccine works against the strain of bacteria causing meningitis primarily in elderly people. (weber.edu)
  • There is a vaccine that guards against many strains of pneumonia and shingles. (calhouncountymi.gov)
  • The FDA has approved the first U.S. vaccine against invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitides serogroup B. Trumenba is approved for use in individuals aged 10 through 25 years. (medscape.com)
  • Approval was based on three randomized studies in about 2800 adolescents, in which 82% of subjects given three doses of the vaccine developed antibodies against four different N meningitidis serogroup B strains representative of those that cause serogroup B meningococcal disease in the United States, compared with less than 1% prior to vaccination. (medscape.com)
  • Haemophilus influenzae meningitis 5 years after introduction of the Haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate vaccine in Brazil. (fiocruz.br)
  • This strain of the disease is not covered by a U.S. vaccine recommended for students. (upi.com)
  • The Food and Drug Administration has allowed health officials at Princeton University to administer a vaccine, Bexcero, used in Europe and Australia, that can immunize against this strain of meningitis. (upi.com)
  • And we are prepared to work with partners to make the serogroup B meningococcal vaccine available if the circumstances of this outbreak warrant its use. (upi.com)
  • A new vaccine to prevent meningitis will be offered to babies as part of the routine NHS childhood vaccination programme from September 1 2015. (wales.nhs.uk)
  • The Men B vaccine will protect your baby against infection by meningococcal group B bacteria, which can cause meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning), which are serious and potentially fatal illnesses. (wales.nhs.uk)
  • To examine the epidemiology of meningococcal meningitismeningitis in children (aged 0 to 18 years) in Nigeria, in the post-vaccination era, after MenAfriVac vaccination (2011) and the MenACWY conjugate vaccine (2017). (emory.edu)
  • Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) vaccine targets serogroups A, C, W, and Y, and provides no protection against nongroupable N. meningitidis . (cdc.gov)
  • Should maintain a high index of suspicion for meningococcal disease in patients taking eculizumab who present with any symptoms consistent with either meningitis or meningococcemia, even if the patient's symptoms initially appear mild, and irrespective of the patient's meningococcal vaccine or antimicrobial prophylaxis status. (cdc.gov)
  • Among the 29 meningococcal disease cases among persons with HIV in 2022, 22 had not received MenACWY vaccine, six had unknown MenACWY vaccination history, and one had received MenACWY vaccine, but the number of doses received was unknown. (medscape.com)
  • Haemophilus influenzae Type b (Hib) Vaccine Haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate vaccine helps prevent Haemophilus infections but not infections caused by other strains of H. influenzae bacteria. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Meningococcal B vaccine can help protect against meningococcal disease caused by serogroup B. A different meningococcal vaccine is available that can help protect against serogroups A, C, W, and Y. (medlineplus.gov)
  • For best protection, more than 1 dose of a meningococcal B vaccine is needed. (medlineplus.gov)
  • People who are moderately or severely ill should usually wait until they recover before getting meningococcal B vaccine. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Experts cite vaccination disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with challenges of antibiotic resistance and poor immunogenicity of serogroup B strains as key factors. (medpagetoday.com)
  • The US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends routine MenACWY vaccination to adolescents and meningitis serogroup B (MenB) vaccines to certain high-risk groups. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Canada and Cuba are the only other North American countries that recommend routine meningitis vaccination. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Learn what the latest guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend for meningococcal vaccination among children, adolescents, and young adults. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • For this reason, many colleges recommend vaccination against meningococcal disease or require a waiver documenting that the student understands the risks of contracting meningitis. (healthnews.com)
  • Young people and new students going to university for the first time are advised to have a vaccination to prevent meningitis and septicaemia. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • We have taken this opportunity to provide a reminder of meningitis signs and symptoms and the importance and effectiveness of vaccination. (pasteur.fr)
  • Improve bacterial meningitis prevention (raise vaccination awareness among teenagers and young adults, extend vaccination recommendations, and improve prevention campaigns, etc. (pasteur.fr)
  • Vaccination is used for close contacts of patients with meningococcal disease due to A, C, Y, or W135 serogroups, to prevent secondary cases. (medscape.com)
  • Since the early 2000s, a variety of routine childhood and adolescent vaccination programs using monovalent (serogroup C) and quadravalent (serogroup A, C, Y and W-135) meningococcal conjugate vaccines have been implemented in Canada Footnote 3 . (canada.ca)
  • A catch-up vaccination programme for rangatahi aged 13 to 25 years old living in close-living situations for meningococcal B vaccines is due to expire on 28 February 2024. (voxy.co.nz)
  • If we want to eliminate meningitis in New Zealand, we need to prioritise vaccination urgently," says Gerard. (voxy.co.nz)
  • County health officials are currently surveying area medical providers asking if they knew the Department of Public Health recommended meningococcal vaccination for "…all HIV infected men who have sex with men (MSM) and MSM with certain risk factors. (aidshealth.org)
  • Los Angeles County health officials are now surveying area medical providers asking if they know the County Department of Public Health recommends meningococcal vaccination for "…all HIV infected men who have sex with men (MSM) and MSM with certain risk factors," a recommendation it first made in April 2014. (aidshealth.org)
  • In 2013, while Los Angeles County health officials quibbled with community health providers and advocates about labeling the deadly meningitis cases a 'cluster' or 'outbreak' to describe cases that killed three MSM in Southern California and seven MSM in New York, AHF mounted an aggressive free meningitis vaccination campaign in Los Angeles. (aidshealth.org)
  • It wasn't until that time-April 2014-that County health officials first issued a recommendation for meningococcal vaccination for all HIV infected MSM and other MSM with certain risk factors. (aidshealth.org)
  • When vaccination is unavailable especially in cases of strain B meningococcal meningitis, people who are at risk of contracting meningitis as a result of being in close contact with people who are already infected are given antibiotics known as rifampicin to protect them against the disease. (nmmra.org)
  • Viral meningitis has no vaccination. (nmmra.org)
  • The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved prescribing information for eculizumab includes a black box warning for increased risk of meningococcal disease, and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends meningococcal vaccination for all patients receiving eculizumab. (cdc.gov)
  • Should continue meningococcal vaccination of all patients who receive eculizumab. (cdc.gov)
  • McNamara LA, Topaz N, Wang X, Hariri S, Fox L, MacNeil J. High risk for invasive meningococcal disease among patients receiving eculizumab (Soliris ® ) despite receipt of meningococcal vaccination. (cdc.gov)
  • Quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccination (MenACWY) is routinely recommended for adolescents and persons at increased risk for meningococcal disease, [ 1 ] including those with HIV. (medscape.com)
  • given the recent increase in meningococcal disease cases in this population, health care providers should ensure that all persons with HIV are up to date with MenACWY vaccination per ACIP recommendations, as well as other vaccines recommended for this population. (medscape.com)
  • In some cases, your health care provider may decide to postpone meningococcal B vaccination until a future visit. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Meningococcal B vaccination should be postponed for pregnant people unless the person is at increased risk and, after consultation with their health care provider, the benefits of vaccination are considered to outweigh the potential risks. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Most patients with meningococcal meningitis, caused by the gram-negative diplococcus Neisseria meningitidis , recover completely if appropriate antibiotic therapy is instituted promptly. (medscape.com)
  • Neisseria flavescens was first isolated from cerebrospinal fluid in the midst of an epidemic meningitis outbreak in Chicago. (wikipedia.org)
  • In addition, studies implicate that this species plays a role in penicillin-resistant strains of Neisseria meningitidis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Since then, four other cases of meningitis have also found Neisseria flavescens to be the causative agent. (wikipedia.org)
  • Leonard Mayer] Meningococcal disease is an infection by the bacterium called Neisseria meningitidis , commonly known as the meningococcus. (cdc.gov)
  • Journal of Postgraduate Medicine: Outbreak of meningitis due to Neisseria meningitidis--a microbiological profile. (jpgmonline.com)
  • glucose, maltose and lactose, an oxidase test was performed and the strains were streaked onto nutrient agar plates which were incubated at 22 C. The strains, which were oxidase positive, fermented only glucose and maltose, failed to grow on nutrient agar plate at 22 C, were reported as Neisseria meningitidis. (jpgmonline.com)
  • [ 17 ] Current meningococcal vaccines are indicated for active immunization to prevent invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis . (medscape.com)
  • Neisseria meningitidis is one of the most common causes of meningitis worldwide. (springer.com)
  • Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is a serious illness caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis Footnote 1 . (canada.ca)
  • The National Neisseria Network has undertaken meningococcal isolate surveillance by means of a collaborative laboratory based initiative since 1994. (health.gov.au)
  • The phenotype (serogroup, serotype and serosubtype) and antibiotic susceptibility of 388 isolates of Neisseria meningitidis from invasive cases of meningococcal disease were determined in 2000. (health.gov.au)
  • The Australian Meningococcal Surveillance Programme, for the examination of isolates of Neisseria meningitidis from cases of IMD, was commenced in 1994 through the collaboration of reference laboratories in each State and Territory. (health.gov.au)
  • In a study published in The Lancet Microbe , the researchers linked RNA mutations within the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis to invasive meningococcal disease, marking the first time a non-coding RNA in a bacterium has been linked to disease progression. (vectorsjournal.org)
  • In this study, the researchers link the non-coding RNA molecule, RNA thermosensor, or RNAT, in the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis to the progression of invasive meningococcal disease. (vectorsjournal.org)
  • Neisseria meningitidis is a major cause of septicaemia and meningitis worldwide. (ox.ac.uk)
  • The bacteria Neisseria meningitides meningitides serogroup C was the most dominant disease-causing strain, accounting for approximately 75.4% of positive cases. (emory.edu)
  • Recent data show that some patients receiving eculizumab who were vaccinated with the recommended meningococcal vaccines still developed meningococcal disease, most often from nongroupable Neisseria meningitidis , which rarely causes invasive disease in healthy individuals. (cdc.gov)
  • ABSTRACT Neisseria meningitidis, a leading cause of bacterial meningitis and other serious infections, is responsible for approximately one-third of cases of bacterial meningitis in the Children's Hospital of Tunis. (who.int)
  • Meningococcal disease, caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis , is a sudden-onset, life-threatening illness that typically occurs as meningitis or meningococcemia. (medscape.com)
  • Despite a declining incidence of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) in many areas of North America, ongoing challenges to prevention efforts exist, according to an update from the Global Meningococcal Initiative. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Our conversation is based on a study about invasive meningococcal capsular group Y disease in England and Wales, which appears in CDC's journal, Emerging Infectious Diseases . (cdc.gov)
  • Such invasive meningococcal disease is a serious, life-threatening illness requiring prompt medical treatment. (cdc.gov)
  • Invasive meningococcal disease is a rare but severe infection in Canada that mostly affects the very young. (canada.ca)
  • National enhanced case-based surveillance has been conducted in Canada since 1995 through the Public Health Agency of Canada's Enhanced Invasive Meningococcal Disease Surveillance System (eIMDSS). (canada.ca)
  • Serogroup B strains predominated in all jurisdictions except Victoria and were isolated from sporadic cases of invasive disease. (health.gov.au)
  • There is perennial interest in invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) from a public health and general community perspective. (health.gov.au)
  • Two years after a deadly strain of bacterial meningitis killed two Los Angeles gay men and a San Diego student, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials acknowledge the threat gay men may face from invasive meningococcal disease. (aidshealth.org)
  • A cluster of eight cases of invasive meningococcal disease meningitis followed in Los Angeles in 2014, four of which were found in men-who-have-sex-with-men (MSM). (aidshealth.org)
  • Distribution of the County's meningitis survey also comes on the heels of Los Angeles County's first confirmed invasive meningococcal disease case found in a man who has sex with men (MSM) in 2015. (aidshealth.org)
  • Eculizumab (Soliris®) recipients have a 1,000 to 2,000-fold greater risk of invasive meningococcal disease compared to the general U.S. population. (cdc.gov)
  • In all 107 invasive strains of N. meningitidis were isolated. (who.int)
  • 1 ). Invasive meningococcal infections where isolates of serogroups A and W and typing of the isolates are all part of can occur in different clinical forms. (who.int)
  • Though invasive meningococcal disease incidence was only 0.03 per 100 000, international transmission occurred at a mass gathering in Japan in 2015. (who.int)
  • N. meningitidis strains (5). (cdc.gov)
  • The N. meningitidis strains isolated were sensitive to penicillin, chloramphenicol, erythromycin, streptomycin, kanamycin, MIC of sulphadiazine of 3 strains were 6.4 mgm,/L while of 1 strain was 10 mgm/L i.e. all 4 strains were partially resistant to sulphadiazine. (jpgmonline.com)
  • In our study, we could detect only 4 cases by smear and culture though all 14 cases were detected using Wellcogen latex agglutination kits, thereby highlighting the vital role of immunological studies in the rapid diagnosis of meningitis due to N. meningitidis. (jpgmonline.com)
  • At presentation, meningitis due to N meningitidis may be impossible to differentiate from other types of meningitis. (medscape.com)
  • Therefore, this study aimed to establish the trends in N. meningitidis serogroups from 2016 to 2020 in Ghana's meningitis belt. (springer.com)
  • Cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) caused by N. meningitidis is a contagious disease. (springer.com)
  • Epidemics of meningitis due to N. meningitidis are a serious medical emergency with both public health and socioeconomic implications. (springer.com)
  • Epidemics of meningitis due to N. meningitidis are often difficult to predict, leading to delayed initiation of control measures, such as immunisation, resulting in poor outcomes. (springer.com)
  • We found that non-coding RNA mutations within the bacterium N. meningitidis are almost twice as likely to be associated with serious meningococcal disease, an uncommon but serious infection that can lead to death," says Edmund Loh, corresponding author and assistant professor at the Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology at Karolinska Institutet. (vectorsjournal.org)
  • The research work began in 2017 after a strain of the N. meningitidis bacterium was isolated from a Swedish teenager who succumbed to meningococcal meningitis. (vectorsjournal.org)
  • Researchers have not assessed the extent of any potential cross protection for nongroupable N. meningitidis strains. (cdc.gov)
  • En tout, 107 souches invasives de N. meningitidis ont été isolées. (who.int)
  • Of the 14 cases among persons with HIV in 2022 that were not related to the outbreak primarily among MSM, nine were caused by a single strain of N. meningitidis serogroup Y clonal complex CC174 sequence type ST-1466. (medscape.com)
  • Researchers have found a more accurate method to screen for bacterial meningococcal infection in its early stages, when it's hardest to detect. (sciencedaily.com)
  • While meningococcal infection is relatively rare, affecting approximately 2,500 people per year in the United States, it is a devastating disease. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Immediate treatment is important in meningococcal infection because it usually progresses rapidly within eight to twelve hours. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Our study suggests that physicians should look not at the total white cell count but at the total number of neutrophils, the total number of band neutrophils and the ratio of band to total neutrophils as an indicator that could lead to a suspicion of meningococcal infection," Cooperstock said. (sciencedaily.com)
  • If any of the three neutrophil indicators are outside a certain range, there is a possibility that the patient has a serious bacterial infection, including the possibility of meningococcal disease, and would need careful attention. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Edwin J. Asturias, MD, with the University of Colorado, in Aurora, Colorado, and colleagues provided an update from the Global Meningococcal Initiative in the December 2022 issue of Journal of Infection . (medpagetoday.com)
  • It can lead to an infection of the bloodstream or meningitis, or both, and can be life-threatening if not quickly treated. (kidshealth.org)
  • Meningitis is a bacterial infection of the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. (fleetstreetclinic.com)
  • High-risk groups for contracting infection include travellers to endemic areas including the sub-Saharan African meningitis belt, young children, adolescents and individuals living in crowded quarters Footnote 2 . (canada.ca)
  • Meningitis is a serious bacterial infection that can affect the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Public Health England (PHE) is urging young people to get vaccinated against meningitis W - an aggressive strain of the infection. (managementinpractice.com)
  • Meningococcal septicemia (bloodstream infection) is the second most common type of meningococcal infection (40 percent of cases). (wa.gov)
  • Other factors that may increase risk for meningococcal disease include household crowding, smoking, and having a viral infection that occurs before meningococcal infection. (wa.gov)
  • Meningococcal disease is a bacterial infection that can cause death within a few hours if untreated and can also cause life-long disabilities in those it strikes down. (perthnow.com.au)
  • There were 57 cases of meningococcal B infection in WA in 2000 and 12 in 2017, a more than four-fold reduction in the annual incidence," he said. (perthnow.com.au)
  • Patients with meningococcal infection generally develop symptoms including a high temperature, vomiting and a stiff neck… but they might also just have a bad stomach ache. (outbreaknewstoday.com)
  • Researchers at the University's Institute of Infection and Global Health are developing a new commercial blood test to improve the diagnosis and management of patients with suspected meningitis. (outbreaknewstoday.com)
  • The symptoms of meningitis develop over some time and depend on the age of the person and the cause responsible for the infection. (nmmra.org)
  • 1. 'Meningitis is an infection of the fluid of a person's spinal cord and the fluid that surrounds the brain. (weber.edu)
  • Meningitis is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. (weber.edu)
  • Infants and children under five years of age are most susceptible to meningococcal infection, and meningococcal B continues to be the most prevalent strain of meningococcal disease in New Zealand. (scoop.co.nz)
  • Should administer meningococcal vaccines at least 2 weeks prior to administering the first dose of eculizumab, unless the risks of delaying eculizumab therapy outweigh the risks of developing a meningococcal infection, according to the product label. (cdc.gov)
  • Bacterial meningitis in infants is a serious infection of the meninges and subarachnoid space. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Acute Bacterial Meningitis Acute bacterial meningitis is rapidly progressive bacterial infection of the meninges and subarachnoid space. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Meningococcal disease can cause meningitis (infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord) and infections of the blood. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The age of most people affected by pneumococcal meningitis, whose effects are severe. (pasteur.fr)
  • Clinical results are better with CFTRX than with AMOX in each of the aetiological groups except meningococcal meningitis but the only significative difference concerns pneumococcal meningitis. (nih.gov)
  • From the 1890s onward, this model of production - expose an animal (guinea pig, rabbit, cow, horse, etc.) to an identified microbial pathogen, generate antibodies (or use convalescent serum from former patients), and then 'passively' transfer the pre-formed antibodies to an exposed animal or person - could be expanded to such feared and prevalent diseases as pneumococcal pneumonia and meningococcal meningitis . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Clinical outcome of pneumococcal meningitis during the emergence of pencillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae: an observational study. (fiocruz.br)
  • In the United States, multiple meningococcal serogroup A, C, W, and Y (MenACWY) conjugate vaccines as well as meningitis serogroup B vaccines are licensed. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Some types of MenACWY are given to younger children (as early as 8 weeks of age) if they have a higher risk of getting meningococcal disease. (kidshealth.org)
  • Kids and teens who are at higher risk for meningococcal disease need the full series of MenACWY vaccines, even if they're younger than 11 years old. (kidshealth.org)
  • MenACWY covers four serotypes and MenB covers the most widely circulating strain on college campuses. (healthnews.com)
  • Meningococcal vaccines have helped to both reduce IMD rates among vaccinated individuals and provide some herd immunity against A, C, W, and Y (but not B) serogroups. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Of the 12 known capsule serogroups, A, B, C, W135, and Y -- plus sometimes X -- are the main ones which cause meningococcal disease. (cdc.gov)
  • Currently there are safe and effective vaccines against meningococcal disease caused by serogroups A, C, W135, and Y. Meningococcal vaccines are recommended for all 11 to 12 year olds, with a booster at 16. (cdc.gov)
  • There are five types (serogroups) of meningococcal bacteria that cause most disease worldwide: A, B, C, W, and Y. Serogroups B, C, and Y cause most of the illness seen in the United States. (wa.gov)
  • The African 'meningitis belt' is accustomed to outbreaks caused by the more familiar meningococcal strains, or serogroups, known as A and C. But last year the W135 serogroup, which had until then appeared only sporadically in Africa, emerged to kill more than 1700 in Burkina Faso. (vaccinealliance.org)
  • Although shifting associations among antigen variants and clonal complexes were evident, a subset of strain types associated with several serogroups persisted for decades and proliferated globally. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Genetic stability among outer membrane proteins of serogroup A meningococci has been described previously, but here long-lived genetic associations were also observed among meningococci belonging to serogroups B and C. The patterns of variation were consistent with behaviour predicted by models that invoke inter-strain competition mediated by immune selection. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Our fourteenth international conference brings together world leading experts to share the latest advances and discuss today's challenges for meningitis and septicaemia. (meningitis.org)
  • First year or returning students can be at increased risk of serious diseases such as meningitis, septicaemia and measles as they mix with large numbers of other students from around the country and overseas. (fleetstreetclinic.com)
  • Meningococcal meningitis (Men W) is a highly serious form of bacterial meningitis that can lead to septicaemia. (fleetstreetclinic.com)
  • So, it is important to know the signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia (sepsis). (fleetstreetclinic.com)
  • These fact sheets provide more information regarding meningitis and septicaemia. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • Public Health Wales is urging new and current students arriving at university this autumn to ensure that they are up to date with all their childhood vaccinations, and so avoid serious illnesses such as meningitis, measles and septicaemia. (wired-gov.net)
  • By getting vaccinated, knowing the symptoms of meningitis, measles and septicaemia, and registering with a GP close to university students can greatly reduce their chances of becoming seriously ill. (wired-gov.net)
  • Young people and those around them should be alert to the signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia. (managementinpractice.com)
  • The common clinical manifestations of IMD are septicaemia and/or meningitis. (health.gov.au)
  • Meningitis and septicaemia caused by meningococcal group B bacteria can affect people of any age, but is most common in babies and young children. (wales.nhs.uk)
  • Several organisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi can cause inflammation of the membranes lining the brain and spinal cord (the meninges), resulting in the illness " meningitis . (healthnews.com)
  • "The term 'meningitis' relates to inflammations of the meninges - membranes that envelop the central nervous system, i.e. the brain and spinal cord. (pasteur.fr)
  • It usually causes two types of infections: swelling of the covering of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) and blood infections (septicemia). (wa.gov)
  • Meningitis is an inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord---also called the meninges. (lisd.net)
  • Several different viruses and bacteria can cause Meningitis , a condition that inflames the protective membranes of the brain and spinal cord. (borgenproject.org)
  • Meningitis is the swelling of the thin tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord, called meninges. (nmmra.org)
  • However, in their study of 216 cases from the U.S. Multicenter Meningococcal Surveillance Study, MU researchers found that 33 percent of the patients with active infections had total white blood cell counts that appeared normal. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Gantrisin (acetyl sulfisoxazole pediatric suspension) is a sulfonamide ("sulfa") antibiotic used to treat or prevent many different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as bladder infections, ear infections, or meningitis . (rxlist.com)
  • The meningococcal vaccines protect against meningococcal disease, which can lead to bacterial meningitis and other serious infections. (kidshealth.org)
  • Meningococcal disease includes infections of the bloodstream and meningitis. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Globally, about a quarter million people die from meningitis infections each year. (borgenproject.org)
  • He said over the past few years about 75 per cent of meningococcal infections in WA had been caused by types C, W and Y. (perthnow.com.au)
  • While L.A. County health officials were debating the semantics of what to actually call the group of meningitis infections that was killing some gay men and MSM in Los Angeles in 2013, AHF was providing over 3,300 free meningitis vaccinations to potentially at-risk individuals in the community," said Michael Weinstein , President of AIDS Healthcare Foundation. (aidshealth.org)
  • org/parent/infections/lung/meningitis. (nmmra.org)
  • Anybody is at risk of getting meningitis, but usually common with people whose immune systems have difficulties in fighting infections. (nmmra.org)
  • MenB vaccines use peptides or proteins instead of polysaccharides, and coverage can vary by MenB strain distribution, cross-reactivity, and surface expression. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Serogroup B meningococcal (MenB) vaccines are licensed specifically for protection against serogroup B meningococcal disease. (cdc.gov)
  • Fortunately, none of the bacteria that cause meningitis are as contagious as diseases like the common cold or the flu, and they are not spread by casual contact or by simply breathing the air where a person with meningitis has been. (lisd.net)
  • 6. There are vaccines against many of the strains of bacteria that cause meningitis. (weber.edu)
  • Even before the pandemic, college campuses experienced outbreaks of influenza , meningitis , and mumps . (healthnews.com)
  • Ideally, diagnosis of bacterial meningitis is established by isolation of organism by culture but true incidence in outbreaks may not be obtained if the laboratory diagnosis is based only on isolation of organism by standard smear and culture technique, as previous antibiotic therapy alter the Gram stain and culture results. (jpgmonline.com)
  • Recent outbreaks of serogroup B meningococcal disease on a few college campuses have heightened concerns for this potentially deadly disease. (medscape.com)
  • According to CDC officials, while the outbreaks at both schools are caused by the same strain they have different genetic fingerprints. (upi.com)
  • The prevalence of five different strains of meningococcal bacteria across the meningitis belt has, until now, hindered efforts to eradicate the disease. (borgenproject.org)
  • This group, says the Meningitis Foundation's chair, Gerard Rushton, can get vaccinated up to three months before they enter a close-living situation such as a Hall of Residence, and should get both their meningococcal vaccinations as soon as they are able. (voxy.co.nz)
  • PARENTS are demanding the WA Government roll out free meningococcal B strain vaccinations after South Australia became the first to offer free vaccines to babies and young people. (perthnow.com.au)
  • However, those viruses responsible viral meningitis can be eliminated by mump and polio vaccinations. (nmmra.org)
  • Meningococcal septicemia, which is characterized by rapid circulatory collapse and a hemorrhagic rash, is a more severe, but less common, form of meningococcal disease. (medscape.com)
  • They are a sign of blood poisoning (septicemia), which sometimes happens with meningitis, particularly the meningococcal strain. (lisd.net)
  • In this case, the patient showed the effects of a meningococcal septicemia due to the petechial rash present on examination. (weber.edu)
  • University of Otago epidemiologist Associate Prof Amanda Kvalsvig published a report earlier this year highlighting that eliminating meningococcal disease from New Zealand may soon be an achievable goal. (voxy.co.nz)
  • 2. 'High fever, headache, and stiff neck are common symptoms of meningitis in anyone over the age of 2 years. (weber.edu)
  • Meningitis is the most common form of meningococcal disease (50 percent of cases). (wa.gov)
  • This rapid rise is due to a particularly virulent (harmful) strain of bacteria which is causing severe disease in previously healthy people and has a high death rate. (meningitis.org)
  • Cases of meningitis, particularly virulent strain Men W & Men B, have been rapidly rising amongst students since 2009. (fleetstreetclinic.com)
  • There are different types of meningococcal bacteria, including A, B, C, W, and Y. In New Zealand, most meningococcal disease is caused by group B bacteria. (voxy.co.nz)
  • [ 3 ] Providers should ensure that patients with meningococcal disease and unknown HIV status are screened for HIV. (medscape.com)
  • The best protection against meningococcal disease is to get vaccinated. (wa.gov)
  • For example, in 2014/15 MenW accounted for 24% of cases of meningococcal disease in England compared to only 1-2% in 2008/9. (meningitis.org)
  • In particular, out of forty-seven total cases of meningitis, fourteen individuals were found to carry N. flavescens, in contrast to carrying one of the typical four meningococci. (wikipedia.org)
  • It was designed to monitor any changes in the number of cases of meningococcal disease, changes in the syndrome or type of disease, changes in the age group affected, and changes in the bacteria causing disease. (cdc.gov)
  • Leonard Mayer] Comparing 2007 to 2009, there was a slight decrease in the number of cases of meningococcal disease, but the proportion caused by Men Y doubled. (cdc.gov)
  • Leonard Mayer] Meningococcal disease in the US is rare, with about 1,000 cases reported each year. (cdc.gov)
  • Meningococcal disease can be fatal in 10 to 15percent of cases and result in long-term disabilities in 15 percent of survivors. (cdc.gov)
  • In recent times, cases amongst normally healthy teenagers have spiked and the fatality percentage is higher with Meningitis W than it is with the most common strains, Meningitis B and C. (fleetstreetclinic.com)
  • Ninety-two CSF samples were sent to the Microbiology laboratory from suspected cases of meningitis in the months of February to April, 1985. (jpgmonline.com)
  • The 14 cases detected during the short 3 months' span of this study, were significantly higher than the usual 2 to 3 cases of meningococcal meningitis reported annually and coincided with the outbreak in Delhi. (jpgmonline.com)
  • If left untreated, bacterial meningitis results in death in all cases. (pasteur.fr)
  • Viral meningitis is the more common form and is less severe in most cases. (pasteur.fr)
  • In adults with suspected bacterial meningitis, especially in high-risk cases, the adjunctive use of dexamethasone may be beneficial. (medscape.com)
  • Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) confirmed laboratory results of suspected cases of cerebrospinal meningitis from January, 2016 to March, 2020 were obtained from the Tamale Public Health Laboratory. (springer.com)
  • Serogroup A epidemics in Africa's meningitis belt occur every 8-12 years, with each wave following a gradual increase in volume-decrease in the volume of cases pattern [ 14 ]. (springer.com)
  • Meningococcal meningitis is hyperendemic in the region, with the number of cases approaching 1,000 per 100,000 inhabitants per year during the dry season. (springer.com)
  • To 31 August this year, there have been a total of 44 cases of meningococcal disease, including one death in the Wellington region in May. (voxy.co.nz)
  • The health body has said cases of meningitis W, which kills one in 10 of infected people, are increasing with young people most at risk. (managementinpractice.com)
  • The U.K.'s National Health Service (NHS) estimates that one out of 10 cases of bacterial meningitis is lethal. (borgenproject.org)
  • So far this year in Burkina, there have been almost 6000 cases of meningitis and more than 800 deaths. (vaccinealliance.org)
  • The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) in the Netherlands are reporting dozens of meningococcal meningitis cases this year, resulting in 11 deaths, according to an AD news. (outbreaknewstoday.com)
  • Most cases of meningitis are isolated and not related to other cases. (weber.edu)
  • It is fatal in one in 10 cases and one in 7 survivors is left with a severe handicap, such as deafness or brain injury' (Meningitis Foundation of America). (weber.edu)
  • Clonally related penicillin-nonsusceptible Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 14 from cases of meningitis in Salvador, Brazil. (fiocruz.br)
  • Surveillance for Haemophilus influenzae meningitis cases was performed in Salvador, Brazil, before and after introduction of H. influenzae type b (Hib) immunization. (fiocruz.br)
  • Three earlier cases reported were of the B strain of the disease, and one of the students has been permanently disabled. (upi.com)
  • Three of the cases have been caused by the B strain of the disease, the same strain as the eight cases of meningitis reported at Princeton University. (upi.com)
  • Of the reported suspected cases only an approximate 7% of cases were laboratory tested, of which approximately 46.2% of these cases were confirmed positive for bacterial meningitis. (emory.edu)
  • National Routine surveillance data for suspected cases of meningococcal meningitismeningitis was collected for the years of 2017 and 2018 (n=13,585). (emory.edu)
  • However, the less com- sporadic cases of meningococcal in- Antibiotic susceptibility mon septic shock with the classical pur- vasive diseases ( 13 ). (who.int)
  • Serogroup A strains are by the disc diffusion method and in- ~10% in treated cases but varies widely homogeneous and have the same an- cluded penicillin G, amoxicillin, cefo- depending on the clinical presentation tigenic formula, A:4:P1.9 ( 2 , 10 , 11 , 14 ), taxime, chloramphenicol and rifampin. (who.int)
  • Meningococcal disease cases are reported through the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System, with additional epidemiologic information and isolates obtained through Enhanced Meningococcal Disease Surveillance. (medscape.com)
  • During 2017-2021, five to 15 meningococcal disease cases were reported each year among persons with HIV, representing 1.5%-4.3% of all meningococcal disease cases annually (Figure). (medscape.com)
  • Based on preliminary data, 29 meningococcal disease cases have been reported among persons with HIV in 2022, accounting for 9.8% of all cases. (medscape.com)
  • however, after excluding MSM outbreak-associated cases for all years, a substantial increase in meningococcal disease cases among persons with HIV in 2022 remained (i.e., 14 cases compared with four to eight cases per year during 2017-2021) (Figure). (medscape.com)
  • The nine cases caused by a single strain were reported from three states with no identified connections among cases. (medscape.com)
  • People sometimes refer to it as spinal meningitis. (weber.edu)
  • The spinal fluid showed a gram-negative diplococcus bacteria, an elevated protein level, and decreased glucose level, indicative of bacterial meningitis. (weber.edu)
  • Other types of meningococcal disease, such as pneumonia, can also occur. (cdc.gov)
  • It was also higher for those with meningococcal pneumonia when compared to meningococcal meningitis. (cdc.gov)
  • Leonard Mayer] Vaccines are the best strategy to prevent meningococcal disease. (cdc.gov)
  • What is the best way to prevent meningococcal disease? (wa.gov)
  • Ministries of health and related organizations should use these findings to develop targeted pre-travel advice for travellers to the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, especially for mumps, measles, rubella, influenza, and meningitis. (who.int)
  • Penn State's University Health Services (UHS) announced Monday that local health officials confirmed a single case of meningococcal meningitis at University Park. (outbreaknewstoday.com)
  • Medical management of viral meningitis consists of supportive treatment and there is usually no indication for the use of antibiotics. (lisd.net)
  • While viral meningitis is more common and less serious than bacterial meningitis, it can still cause long-term problems and even be deadly in countries where populations do not have immediate access to treatment. (borgenproject.org)
  • Viral meningitis is generally less severe and resolves without specific treatment, while bacterial meningitis can be quite severe and may result in brain damage, hearing loss, or learning disability' (CDC Meningococcal Disease). (weber.edu)
  • Viral Meningitis Viral meningitis tends to be less severe than acute bacterial meningitis. (msdmanuals.com)
  • To prevent serious neurologic morbidity and death, prompt institution of antibiotic therapy is essential when the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis is suspected. (medscape.com)
  • Once an accurate diagnosis of meningococcal meningitis is established, appropriate changes can be made. (medscape.com)
  • Meningitis' inordinate impact across sub-Saharan Africa is partly due to a lack of access to proper health care, which leads to late diagnosis and treatment. (borgenproject.org)
  • com/library/meningitis/MG_diagnosis. (nmmra.org)
  • In children, even when the combination of convulsive status epilepticus and fever exists, the classic signs and symptoms of acute bacterial meningitis may not be present. (medscape.com)
  • That's especially important for children with fever, who often may not present with typical meningococcal symptoms. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Conclusion Immediately the symptoms discussed above are observed, it is recommended that immediate medical attention is sought to diagnose whether these symptoms are for meningitis or just normal common flu or fever. (nmmra.org)
  • This is important because some types of meningitis which are dangerous such as bacterial meningitis and can possibly lead to death take the form of flu and fever like illnesses. (nmmra.org)
  • There are two vaccines available in New Zealand, one to protect against meningococcal ACW&Y, and another for meningococcal B. (voxy.co.nz)
  • When compared with another strain of the same bacterium isolated from an asymptomatic individual, the researchers discovered mutation in a regulatory non-coding RNA molecule, known as RNA thermosensor, or RNAT, within the strain from the deceased teenager. (vectorsjournal.org)
  • Knowing whether meningitis is caused by a virus or bacterium is important because the severity of illness and the treatment differ. (weber.edu)
  • Meningitis is contagious and can spread through close contact, making prevention a critical component of public health efforts. (voxy.co.nz)
  • Is meningococcal disease contagious? (wa.gov)
  • However, because the epidemiology of meningococcal disease can change over time, Mr Cook has told his department to closely monitor the situation. (perthnow.com.au)
  • The Meningitis Research Foundation conference will be held on the 7th-8th November 2023 at the British Museum, in London. (meningitis.org)
  • Meningococcal meningitis is the most of meningococcal meningitis ( 12 ) and lance of meningococcal disease accord- common entity and the outcome is Europe, where isolates of serogroup B ing to the guidelines of the Tunisian usually good if patients are rapidly and are predominant and responsible for Department of Health. (who.int)
  • The Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa New Zealand is using World Meningitis Day today (Thursday 5 October) to call on all those who are eligible for free meningococcal B and ACW&Y vaccines to get vaccinated immediately. (voxy.co.nz)
  • These data summarize country introduction status of Meningococcal meningitis vaccines (all strains) in the national immunization programme. (who.int)
  • Increasing the inclusion of meningococcal vaccines into the NIPs [national immunization programs] of North American countries beyond the US, Canada, and Cuba, is an important milestone that should remain a focus of public health authorities. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Scheduled immunization helps in preventing bacterial meningitis. (nmmra.org)
  • Prevention and control of meningo- coccal disease and Meningococcal disease and college students: recommenda- tions of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). (cdc.gov)
  • In a follow-up on the meningococcal disease outbreak declared in northern Fiji last week, The Fiji Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MoHMS) reports that the outbreak is caused by meningococcal. (outbreaknewstoday.com)
  • Large epidemics of the disease due to meningococci have spread during the last decade throughout a large area of Africa's 'meningitis belt' and outside [ 1 ]. (springer.com)
  • Serogroup A meningococcus is implicated in a significant number of epidemics of meningitis that occur in the African meningitis belt and China but rarely in industrialised countries. (springer.com)
  • However, serogroup W also causes endemic diseases in some African meningitis belt countries. (springer.com)
  • Although meningococcal meningitis is endemic in various regions worldwide, its burden is remarkable in 26 countries comprising the 'meningitis belt' of subSaharan Africa, stretching from Senegal in the west to Ethiopia in the east [ 16 ]. (springer.com)
  • Alarmingly, around 60% of meningitis-related deaths occur along the African meningitis belt, a region that runs from Gambia and Senegal in the west to Ethiopia in easternmost Africa. (borgenproject.org)
  • Moreover, the World Health Organization (WHO) states that bacterial meningitis, which is highly prevalent in the meningitis belt, can kill within as little as 24 hours . (borgenproject.org)
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa recently reported updated meningitis numbers for the countries of the African Meningitis Belt and surrounding areas. (outbreaknewstoday.com)
  • Nigeria is one of twenty-six countries that lie in the meningitis belt of Sub-Saharan Africa which is an area that has the highest rate of meningitis in the world. (emory.edu)