meningococcal meningitis

Scientists at Southampton Biomedical Research Center, UK, are developing a nasal drug containing beneficial bacteria that can prevent the development of meningococcal disease.

Along with some provinces and cities, Hanoi recorded the first case of meningococcal encephalitis in the area in 2016.

Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial infection, the disease is very contagious and has a very fast mortality rate within 24 hours after the first symptoms are detected.

Central Hospital of Tropical Diseases (Hanoi) confirms the second case of meningococcal encephalitis as a 24-year-old male, who is in close contact with the patient to receive

The Preventive Medicine Department has just sent an official dispatch requesting localities to strengthen prevention of meningococcal disease after recording cases in many places

According to doctors, patients with meningococcal meningitis may die or become disabled after only 24 hours. Anyone can have meningitis, especially babies and young children.