An ambulancer died of bacterial meningitis, Friday, January 17, in Martinique. Measures have been put in place to avoid propagation of the disease.
- A man died of bacterial meningitis in Martinique.
- The disease is transmitted by direct and prolonged exposure to the droplets issued by a sick person.
- The regional health agency of Martinique has implemented various measures to avoid the spread of the disease.
Bacterial meningitis died in Martinique. Friday, January 17, an ambulancer died of this rare disease. “”Meningitis is a bacterial disease that results in high fever, headache, nausea and vomiting as well as a stiff neck. Transmission is air, by secretions during coughs “recalls the Regional Health Agency in a press release. It launched various actions to avoid the spread of pathology.
Bacterial meningitis: a pathology that can be serious
Several bacteria can be responsible for this form of meningitis, of which H. Influenzae, N. Meningitidis, and S. pneumoniae. “”After a local, respiratory or ENT infection (angina, otitis, sinusitis, etc.), bacteria can be found in the blood and possibly cross the hemato-household barrier to infect the cerebrospinal fluid, which causes edema and a inflammation meningeal “explains thePasteur Institute. The disease is treated with antibiotics, for several days. According to the Pasteur Institute, one in five people can keep lasting consequences.
Martinique: What are the risks of propagation of bacterial meningitis?
“”When the occurrence of an invasive Meningococcal infection (IIM) infection, there is a risk of transmission for people who have been exposed directly and prolonged to the Rhino-Pharyngeal secretions of the sick person within ten days preceding the occurrence of the IIM (maximum duration of the incubation period), warns the ARS of Martinique. Contaguity is low and mainly concerns people who have had close contact, family and community. “
Measures to limit the spread of bacterial meningitis in Martinique
Martinique ARS has implemented several preventive measures to avoid multiplication of cases. First, an epidemiological survey was carried out in order to identify the contact cases, by retracing the various interactions of the patient within ten days preceding his infection. Depending on the people and their situation, medical consultations were made. “”Medical follow -up is ensured for contacts in order to quickly detect any symptoms and prescribe them a preventive antibiotic treatment “completes the ARS.
In parallel, health professionals and health establishments have been contacted to take the necessary measures to monitor any cases. “”ARS continues to follow this situation with the greatest attention in connection with establishments and healthcare professionals in order to quickly take the measures adapted to the context and provide information as the investigations progress “underlines the organization.
