After a young patient died of meningitis in Brittany, around forty people who came into contact with her were taken care of.
- In Rennes, an 18 -year -old teenager died on February 3, after being with meningococcal B meningitis.
- In total, around forty contact cases have been identified and received prophylactic antibiotic treatment to avoid the development of infection.
- “Two people are currently hospitalized at the Rennes hospital center. Another patient is also closely monitored.”
In Ille-et-Vilaine, more specifically in Rennes, an 18-year-old woman died on February 3, after having contracted meningococcal B meningitis, according to Ouest-France. As a reminder, the meningococci are bacteria normally present in the throat and the noses of many people. These bacteria can be transmitted by air or by saliva. Its transmission is interhuman and requires close contact, less than a meter, and prolonged, according to The Ministry of Health. When meningococcus infects liquid and membranes, namely meninges, which wrap the brain and spinal cord, meningitis occurs. This disease is linked to a high lettality rate and can cause serious long -term complications if it does not result on a death.
Meningitis: around 40 contact cases identified
Following an epidemiological survey, the Regional Health Agency (ARS) Brittany identified around forty contact cases, all of which received prophylactic antibiotic treatment to avoid the development of infection. “Two people are currently hospitalized at the Rennes Hospital Center (Ille-et-Vilaine) after being reached by this same disease. Their condition would be in the process of improving. Another patient is also closely monitored. According to our information, all three would have been in contact “, indicates the regional daily.
In the event of symptoms, the ARS strongly recommends consulting a doctor in an emergency or calling on 15. Meningitis manifests itself in high fever, chills, headaches, vomiting, nausea, significant aches, Great fatigue, stiff neck and a gray complexion. Ecretant and serious neurological symptoms can also occur. The latter are drowsiness, even deeper disorders of consciousness (confusion), signs of localized lesions of the central nervous system (ocular paralysis) or convulsions, according to Health insurance.
Get vaccinated against acwy and B meningococcal to protect yourself
Currently, the best way not to contract meningitis remains vaccination against Acwy and B meningococcal, which has been compulsory for infants since January 1, 2025. For the Acwy conjugated meningococcal vaccine, a first dose is administered at the age of 6 months and a second at the age of 12 months. For meningococcal B vaccine B, a first injection is made at the age of 3 months, a second injection at the age of 5 months, and a recall at the age of 12 months. “The ACWY meningococcal vaccine is also recommended in all adolescents aged 11 to 14, according to a dose at one dose, regardless of their vaccination status. As part of a vaccination catch -up, this vaccination is also recommended between 15 and 24 years old “, specifies the Ministry of Health.
