Nosocomial meningococcemia in a physician

Authors
Gehanno, JF Kohen-Couderc, L Lemeland, JF Leroy, J
Citation
Jf. Gehanno et al., Nosocomial meningococcemia in a physician, INFECT CONT, 20(8), 1999, pp. 564-565
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Envirnomentale Medicine & Public Health
Journal title
INFECTION CONTROL AND HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
ISSN journal
0899823X → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
8
Year of publication
1999
Pages
564 - 565
Database
ISI
SICI code
0899-823X(199908)20:8<564:NMIAP>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
We report the case of a pediatrician who developed meningococcal meningitis after performing endotracheal intubation without protection on a child who was suspected of having meningoencephalitis. This case emphasizes the nece ssity for healthcare workers who perform high-risk procedures to use person al protection devices (ie, respirators and protective goggles). Unprotected healthcare workers with high exposure to Neisseria meningitidis should rec eive chemoprophylaxis.