Impaired kidney function.
🩸 Significant
tissue damage which, in the most severe cases, may require amputation.
The nature and severity of these complications vary considerably from patient to patient.
Appropriate medical follow-up may be necessary to assess neurological, auditory, and physical consequences after infection.
👨‍👩‍👧 6. How is meningococcus transmitted?
Meningococcus is mainly transmitted from person to person through respiratory and throat secretions.
Transmission is facilitated by close or prolonged contact.
Certain situations can increase the risk of exposure:
Living in the same accommodation as an infected person.
Kissing a person carrying
