title: Meningococcal infections.
abstract: In Los Angeles, a substantial increase in the number of infections due to Neisseria meningitidis has been noted. More alarming has been an associated mortality rate of 21%. The prompt recognition of meningococcal disease based on a high index of suspicion and the early institution of effective antibiotic treatment are essential for preventing complications and reducing mortality.
authors.forename: V K
authors.initials: VK
authors.lastname: Wong
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Agee
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: H T
authors.initials: HT
authors.lastname: Wright
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D015141:Los Angeles; D008585:Meningitis, Meningococcal / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D008589:Meningococcal Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy