Meningococcus

Meningococcal infection is an acute infectious disease caused by meningococci, characterized by damage to the osteoarticular apparatus, lymph nodes, skin, cerebrospinal cord with the development of characteristic symptoms.

What is meningitis? Meningitis is an inflammatory lesion of the meninges. Depending on which membranes are affected, they speak of meningitis: with inflammation of the soft meninges - bacterial meningitis; with encephalitis - inflammation of the brain substance. Combined inflammation of the membranes of the brain and spinal cord is called meningencephalitis. But almost always we are talking about meningitis caused by microflora. Due to the nature of its structure, the human immune system is extremely susceptible to this type of disease. The source is primarily sick people and bacteria carriers.

The greatest danger of contracting infectious meningitis is simultaneous touching of objects, surfaces, and toys. Cases of the disease may occur after consuming contaminated foods. Aspiration (entry) of infected saliva and dust into the respiratory tract also plays a certain role in the development of the disease. The cause of the disease in children is usually Haemophilus influenzae, which causes acute pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx). Inflammation spreads from the nasal mucosa. Also, a bacterial infection can affect the auditory tube, Eustachian cavity, and labyrinth. Approximately 4 weeks after infection, a rise in temperature is possible. Bacteriophages, being carriers of Haemophilus influenzae infection, remain asymptomatic for many years. Joint damage (monoarthritis) may occur. Eye damage is often observed at the same time. Haemophilus influenzae meningitis is characterized by the occurrence of an epidemic form, when whooping cough is combined with pathology from the