Pathogens
Neisseria meningitidis

Neisseria meningitidis

Precautions

Isolation for 24 hours after start of effective therapy (if known or suspected meningitis)

General Information

Encapsulated gram negative diplococci

Quadrivalent vaccine prevents disease by serogroups A/C/W-135/Y

Colonizer and cause of invasive disease such as meningitis.

Generally of little significance when cultured from nonsterile sites

  • Invasive meningococcal disease is notifiable - report to Public Health
  • Prophylaxis may be required for close contacts and healthcare workers