title: Prevention and treatment of meningococcal disease.
abstract: Meningococcal disease is a leading cause of death in children and young people. Part 1 of this two-part series discussed its epidemiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms (Dowson, 2014). Part 2 reviews the diagnosis, management and prevention of this disease.
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dowson
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D016357:Infection Control Practitioners; D008589:Meningococcal Infections / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy