Meningococcal disease
Meningococcal disease is a severe illness caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis. This bacterium primarily affects the lining of the brain and spinal cord, causing meningitis, or it can enter the bloodstream leading to septicemia. Meningococcal meningitis is characterized by symptoms such as fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, and sensitivity to light. In advanced stages, a characteristic rash may develop, which can progress rapidly and become life-threatening.The disease is transmitted through respiratory droplets from coughing, sneezing, or close contact with an infected person. "zone name","placement name","placement id","code (direct link)" direct-link-1685810,DirectLink_3,22508418,https://balloonsbuild.com/p1xeixxffe?key=39fb251404a4a7da289962358b69a81e direct-link-1685810,DirectLink_2,22495208,https://balloonsbuild.com/h2pwx7amy?key=a6d660f94d793ff2a033399b890e84d5 direct-link-1685810,DirectLink_1,224