What PPE should be worn for meningitis?
Wear gloves and protective clothing such as a gown or lab coat, shoes, and a mask (if the spill may contain a respiratory agent or if the agent is unknown).
Why is there a meningitis belt?
The African meningitis belt is a region in sub-Saharan Africa where the rate of incidence of meningitis is very high. It extends from Senegal to Ethiopia, and the primary cause of meningitis in the belt is Neisseria meningitidis.
Do you need PPE for meningitis?
Meningococcal meningitis patients should be placed on droplet precautions (private room, mask for all entering the room) until they have completed 24 hours of appropriate antibiotic therapy. Negative pressure ventilation is not required.
What is the protocol for meningitis?
Third-generation cephalosporins (cefotaxime or ceftriaxone) are recommended for the treatment of childhood bacterial meningitis (A-I) and for pneumococcal and meningococcal meningitis caused by penicillin-resistant strains (A-III). They are the drugs of choice for empiric therapy in the treatment of H.
Where is the meningitis belt located?
Meningococcal disease occurs worldwide, with the highest incidence of disease found in the ‘meningitis belt’ of sub-Saharan Africa. In this region, major epidemics occur every 5 to 12 years with attack rates reaching 1,000 cases per 100,000 population.
How many countries are in the meningitis belt?
Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial form of meningitis, a serious infection of the thin lining that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. The extended meningitis belt of sub-Saharan Africa, stretching from Senegal in the west to Ethiopia in the east (26 countries), has the highest rates of the disease.
What type of isolation is used for viral meningitis?
Should a person with viral meningitis be isolated? Strict isolation is not necessary. Since most cases are due to enteroviruses that may be passed in the stool, people diagnosed with viral meningitis should be instructed to thoroughly wash their hands after using the toilet.
How long does meningitis bacteria live on surfaces?
The bacteria do not survive for long outside the body. Can someone be a “carrier” without experiencing symptoms? Approximately 5% to 25% of people may carry the bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick. This carrier state may last for days or months before spontaneously disappearing.
What kind of mask is used for meningitis?
An N95 respirator is a respiratory protective device designed to achieve a very close facial fit and very efficient filtration of airborne particles. The edges of the respirator are designed to form a seal around the nose and mouth.
Do masks protect from meningitis?
The Centers for Disease control does not recommend wearing a surgical mask to prevent exposure. Not sharing anything that comes in contact with the mouth is most effective. Are there special cleaning precautions for meningitis? No.