Nosocomial meningococcemia in a physician.
We report the case of a pediatrician who developed meningococcal meningitis after performing endotracheal intubation without protection on a child who was suspected of having meningoencephalitis. This case emphasizes the necessity for healthcare workers who perform high-risk procedures to use personal protection devices (i.e., respirators and protective goggles). Unprotected healthcare workers with high exposure to Neisseria meningitidis should receive chemoprophylaxis.
Gehanno
J F
JF
Institute of Occupational Health, Charles Nicolle University Hospital, Rouen, France.
Kohen-Couderc
L
L
Lemeland
J F
JF
Leroy
J
J
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003428:Cross Infection; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D017758:Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional; D007440:Intubation; D008585:Meningitis, Meningococcal / Q000635:transmission*; D016272:Occupational Health; D010372:Pediatrics; D010820:Physicians; D011481:Protective Clothing