Firstline - Clinical Decisions

Pathogens

Neisseria meningitidis

Susceptibilities

General susceptibility

General Information

First Line Treatment

Ceftriaxone

Alternate Treatment

Penicillin G
Ampicillin
Cefepime
Meropenem
Ciprofloxacin

Pathogen Information

Encapsulated, gram-negative diplococci

Epidemiology

Humans are the only reservoir
Quadrivalent vaccine prevents disease by serogroups A/C/W-135/Y
Transmission by droplets and close contact

Associated Syndromes

Meningitis

Additional Information

Prophylaxis may be required for household, child care, healthcare, and other close contacts