Susan I. Gerber, MD - Cook County Department of Public Health
Susan I. Gerber, MD - Cook County Department of Public Health
Susan I. Gerber, MD - Cook County Department of Public Health
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Meningococcus<br />
• The bacteria is called Neisseria meningitidis<br />
• Severe type <strong>of</strong> meningitis, but also causes an infection<br />
in the blood<br />
• 5-10% <strong>of</strong> people carry this bacteria in their noses<br />
without ever getting ill<br />
• Can be spread in a household or by secretions<br />
(sneezing and coughing directly onto someone else)
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