The goal of this article is to provide the reader with updated information on the severity of this disease. Upon completion, the reader will be able to distinguish between meningitis and meningococcal meningitis as well as understand the symptoms, types, treatment and prophylaxis.
Course Publication Date:
May 18, 2020
This course is available with
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| Author: | Gloria Cohen RN.C,BS |
| Course No: | MEN010620 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Medical & Surgical Issues
Community & Home Health
Critical Care Medicine
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Leadership & Case Management
Pediatric Medicine
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Learning Objectives
List 4 symptoms of the disease
Compare the differences between meningitis and meningococcal disease
Discuss the prognosis of meningococcal disease
Understand the rationale for prophylaxis treatment
Describe causes of the disease