Meningococcal disease (Q38077): Difference between revisions
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Esta doença é grave e inclui infecções do revestimento do cérebro e da medula espinal (meningite) e infecções generalizadas da corrente sanguínea (bacteremia com ou sem septicemia)._x000D_ _x000D_ Bactérias Meningococcus (Neisseria meningitidis) se disseminam através da troca de secreções respiratórias e da garganta, como saliva (p.ex., por viver em quartos próximos, beijando). A doença meningocócica pode ser tratada com antibióticos, mas atenção médica rápida é extremamente importante. Manter-se atualizado com as vacinas recomendadas é a melhor defesa contra a doença meningocócica. | |||
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This illness is severe and includes infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) and generalised bloodstream infections (bacteraemia with or without sepsis). Meningococcus bacteria (Neisseria meningitidis) are spread through the exchange of respiratory and throat secretions like spit (e.g., by living in close quarters, kissing). Meningococcal disease can be treated with antibiotics, but quick medical attention is extremely important. Keeping up to date with recommended vaccines is the best defence against meningococcal disease. | |||
Revision as of 02:39, 13 August 2026
This illness is severe and includes infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) and generalised bloodstream infections (bacteraemia with or without sepsis). Meningococcus bacteria (Neisseria meningitidis) are spread through the exchange of respiratory and throat secretions like spit (e.g., by living in close quarters, kissing). Meningococcal disease can be treated with antibiotics, but quick medical attention is extremely important. Keeping up to date with recommended vaccines is the best defence against meningococcal disease.
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| English | Meningococcal disease |
This illness is severe and includes infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) and generalised bloodstream infections (bacteraemia with or without sepsis). Meningococcus bacteria (Neisseria meningitidis) are spread through the exchange of respiratory and throat secretions like spit (e.g., by living in close quarters, kissing). Meningococcal disease can be treated with antibiotics, but quick medical attention is extremely important. Keeping up to date with recommended vaccines is the best defence against meningococcal disease. |
