Meningitis can be transmitted through kissing, says NCDC
The Nigerian Center for Disease Control says meningitis can be spread by coughing, sneezing and kissing.
Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges, the thin layers of connective tissue that cover the brain and spinal cord.
PUNCH reports that so far in 2022, Nigeria has recorded 961 suspected cases and 56 meningitis deaths in 159 municipalities in 32 states, including the Federal Capital Territory. .
Every year on October 5th, World Meningitis Day is celebrated to raise awareness of the disease.
According to the NCDC, meningitis is an epidemic-prone disease, with cases reported throughout the year in Nigeria. The ‘meningitis zone’ of sub-Saharan Africa is most burdened. In Nigeria, the belt includes all her 19 states in the north, the Federal Capital Territory, and some states in the south.
NCDC said on his Facebook page: Close contact such as coughing, sneezing, or kissing.
“Meningitis can affect people of all ages. See your doctor if you notice any symptoms. “Take action to fight #DefeatMeningitis.”
According to the center, the most common signs and symptoms of meningitis are fever, headache, nausea and vomiting, photophobia (pain when looking at bright lights), neck stiffness, and loss of consciousness.
“In younger children, these signs can be more difficult to observe, and hypersensitivity, malnutrition, and lethargy are common.
“Meningitis is also associated with meningococcal sepsis associated with fatigue, severe muscle aches (myalgia), vomiting, cold extremities, rapid breathing, hypotension, and a purplish (dark purple, unbleached) rash. can cause
