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Renee Bolijn currently works as a researcher at the Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam UMC/University of Amsterdam. (link to University Website)

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Ashley Lee's Story - Get Vaccinated Against Meningitis

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Ashley Lee's Story - Get Vaccinated Against Meningitis

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Meningococcal Vaccine Toolkit

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"Global etiology of bacterial meningitis"
A systemic review and meta-analysis were conducted to identify the potential regional cause of bacterial meningitis which is known to be caused by 7 different bacteria. It was concluded that Neisseria Meningitidis and Streptococcus Pneumoniae were prevalent throughout all age ranges and regions. N. meningitidis was concluded to be common in European children between the ages 1 to 5. Conclusively, the data helps promote prevention and treatment in certain regions and age ranges.

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10 to 15 in 100 people with the condition will die.
Up to 1 in 5 survivors will have long-term disabilities.
1. Loss of limbs
2. Deafness
3. Nervous system problems
4. Brain Damage (More)

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PREVENTION: Keep up with vaccinations related to the condition, maintain healthy habits (including rest), and not having close contact with people who are sick.
VACCINATION:
Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY)
Serogroup B Meningococcal (MenB)
Recommended: All preteens and teens and in specific situations, children and adults. (More)

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Doctors can collect blood or cerebrospinal fluid samples and send them to a laboratory for testing. If the bacteria responsible for meningococcal disease, Neisseria Meningitidis, is present in the sample then they can be cultured. This also helps them determine which antibiotics are most beneficial for the patient.

Treatment:
If meningococcal is suspected, antibiotics are immediately given to reduce risk of dying.
1.  Breathing Support
2. Medications to treat low blood pressure
3. Surgery to remove dead tissue
4. Wound care for part of the body with damaged skin (More)

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1. Stiff Neck
2. Altered mental state (confusion)
3. Photophobia (eyes being more sensitive to light)
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Neisseria Meningitidis

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"Meningococcal disease refers to any illness caused by bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis. These illnesses are often severe, can be deadly, and include infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) and bloodstream. Keeping up to date with recommended vaccines is the best protection against meningococcal disease." (More)

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Meningococcal Disease

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Index page leading to information about meningococcal such as symptoms, how meningococcal is caused, ways to prevent meningococcal, and how meningococcal is spread.