What causes Meningitis?? It can be of viral,fungal or bacterial origin Which type of meningitis is endemic in Nigeria Bacterial meningitis What organism causes bacterial meningitis Neisseria meningitidis Most prominent strain of neisseria in Nigeria Type C Mode of transmission Kissing Touching Overcrowding Exposure to body fluids of infected persons via coughing ,sneezing e.t.c How to avoid being infected Avoid overcrowded areas Use of hand sanitizers Washing of hands regularly Vaccination Can one get meningitis by merely touching?? No...the exposure needs to be over a period of time for it to be harmful Cardinal symptoms of meningitis High grade fever Stiffness of the neck Headache Photophobia What are the endemic areas affected by meningitis in Nigeria Katsina,Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara,Niger. Prophylactic for meningitis Ciprofloxacin for 5days When can one use the prophylactic?? Wh...
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