Pathogens
Neisseria meningitidis

Neisseria meningitidis

Susceptibilities

General Information

  • Penicillin G

  • Ampicillin

  • Cefepime

  • Meropenem

  • Ciprofloxacin

Encapsulated, gram-negative diplococci

  • Humans are the only reservoir

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

  • Transmission by droplets and close contact

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