Droplet Precautions
Encapsulated gram negative diplococci.
Normal flora. Humans are the reservoir.
Quadrivalent vaccine prevents disease by serogroups A/C/W-135/Y.
Occurs in outbreaks particularly in crowded settings.
Colonizer and cause of invasive disease:
Rarely:
Generally of little significance when cultured from nonsterile sites e.g. genital, pharynx.
Prophylaxis is indicated for:
Prophylactic Regimens (Patients 15 yo+)
Prophylactic Regimens (Peds < 15 yo)