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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON MENINGITIS


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??
When you are in an endemic region or if you are close to someone that is infected

 Written by Pharm Edidiong Orok


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