an individual dies from an invasive meningococcal an infection

The ARS of Corsica reviews the demise this Thursday at Ajaccio hospital of an individual affected by an invasive meningococcal an infection.

In accordance with the ARS, “it’s a type of purpura fulminans which led to the demise of this individual. The Regional Well being Company of Corsica, with the assistance of the household and the well being professionals of the territory, proceeded, as quickly because the report was made, to search for individuals who had shut and extended contact with this individual.

The ars has ensured that every one folks recognized as at-risk contacts have acquired antibiotic therapy to forestall the incidence of latest circumstances. To this point, no different circumstances of invasive meningococcal illness have been reported.

The dangers of contamination by the meningococcus are distinctive, the meningococcus being a really fragile germ within the exterior atmosphere.

No different measure is critical, neither college or skilled eviction for contact topics who’ve been in touch with the affected person, nor any disinfection of the premises or closure of institutions is really useful.