Meningococcal Meningitis – Market Outlook, Epidemiology, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast Report – 2023 To 2033
Meningococcal meningitis, caused by Neisseria meningitidis, is a form of meningitis characterized by inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain or spinal cord, known as meninges. This inflammation may manifest suddenly (acute) or gradually (subacute). Common symptoms include fever, headache, stiff neck, and muscle soreness, with additional symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and skin rashes occurring in approximately half of affected patients. The incubation period typically lasts 3-4 days, ranging from 1 to 10 days, during which the infection spreads rapidly, surpassing other forms of acute bacterial meningitis in speed. Meningococcal meningitis often follows respiratory illness or a sore throat in adults and children. The disease involves the central nervous system and can progress rapidly, leading to severe complications such as circulatory collapse and diffuse intravascular coagulation (DIC). Acute cases are marked by fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, and ...
