Meningococcal disease

Nurs Stand. 1998 Oct;13(5):49-52; quiz 55-6. doi: 10.7748/ns1998.10.13.5.49.c2546.

Abstract

This article discusses meningococcal disease and outlines the role of the nurse in treating patients who may suffer from meningitis, one of the illnesses caused by meningococcal disease. It goes on to discuss how nurses can support the relatives of these patients.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Critical Care / methods
  • Disease Notification
  • Family / psychology
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Meningococcal Infections / diagnosis
  • Meningococcal Infections / nursing*
  • Meningococcal Infections / therapy
  • Prognosis
  • Social Support