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A 9 page overview of this concerning disease. The author describes the various manifestations of this disease and the organisms and contaminants which can cause it. Concentrating on the bacteria Neisseria meningiditis, this paper discusses transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment as well as the potential for the various vaccines which exist. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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File: AM2_PPmening.rtf
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Meningococcal disease can be caused by two separate bacteria: Haemophilus influenza and Neisseria meningiditis. These organisms typically enter the body as a result of
contact with respiratory secretions (Parini, 2001). While prior to 1990 Haemophilus influenza responsible for most cases of bacterial meningitis in the U.S., vaccines delivered through community immunization programs brought
this particular cause under control (Herf, 1998). Neisseria meningiditis became the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in at least this country (Herf, 1998). While vaccines
exist for this causative agent as well, their use is only effective for certain age groups. Large-scale vaccination programs are often not prudent for a number of reasons.
Each year some 3,000 cases of Meningococcal meningitis occur in the U.S. (Grace, 2002). Some 300 of these cases die from
their infections (Grace, 2002). In countries like Ireland, in contrast, the number of infections are even higher (Medical Post, 1998). Ireland currently experiences the highest rates of infections
in Europe in fact (Medical Post, 1998). Whether in the U.S. or elsewhere, Herf (1998) warns that, if untreated, Meningococcal disease can progress from initial symptoms:
"to coma and death as quickly as 12 to 48 hours. The case fatality rate is as high
as 30%. A poor prognosis is associated with shock, acidosis, seizures, DIC, and thrombocytopenia. Long-term neurologic sequelae such as sensorineural deafness, cranial nerve palsy, and retardation have been noted in
survivors of Meningococcal disease" Neisseria meningiditis is responsible, in fact, for a variety of illnesses.
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