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Cases of meningitis reported in young adults in Strasbourg
Press release
November 30, 2022
The Grand Est Regional Health Agency has received several reports of invasive meningococcal infections (IMD) in young adults in Strasbourg and its agglomeration. The results of the epidemiological investigations indicate that 4 cases of IIM frequented nocturnal festive places (discotheques, bars, etc.) in the inner city of Strasbourg.
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SEVERAL CASES OF MENINGITIS DECLARED AMONG YOUNG ADULTS IN STRASBOURG (pdf, 171.43 Ko)
PRESS RELEASE
SEVERAL CASES OF MENINGITIS DECLARED AMONG YOUNG ADULTS ON
STRASBOURG SINCE EARLY NOVEMBER 2022
The Grand Est Regional Health Agency has received several reports of invasive meningococcal infections (IMD) in young adults in Strasbourg and its agglomeration. The results of the epidemiological investigations indicate that 4 cases of IIM attended nocturnal festive places (discotheques, bars, etc.) in the inner city of Strasbourg, including the LIVE CLUB establishment.
At this stage, the ARS invites people who have regularly visited the festive places in this district for November 18 and in particular LIVE CLUB in Strasbourg, to monitor the symptoms suggestive of illness and, if in doubt, to call 15 urgently.
Reminder of suggestive signs
• severe headaches (headaches), sensitivity to light (photophobia);
• neck stiffness, body aches and fatigue;
• fever ;
• red or purplish spots under the skin (purpura) on the body;
• very severe pain in the stomach and nausea and/or vomiting.
Epidemiological investigations have made it possible to identify and treat as a preventive measure people with been in contact at risk. The ARS has raised the awareness of health professionals in the Strasbourg conurbation. It continues to analyze these situations, in conjunction with Public Health France, and remains mobilized on any other measures aimed at interrupting the chains of transmission.
Invasive meningococcal infections
There are several types of meningococci. The most common in France are group meningococci B, C, W and Y.
Meningococci are bacteria normally found in the throat and nose of many people. These bacteria can be transmitted through the air or through saliva.
Meningococcus does not survive in the external environment. Its transmission is human-to-human and requires a direct, close (less than 1 meter) and prolonged contact.
There are healthy carriers, who do not develop symptoms but can nevertheless transmit the bacterium.
Most often, meningococci do not cause any particular diseases, but in some cases they can cause very serious illnesses such as meningitis or septicemia.
Two symptoms should particularly alert:
• A poorly tolerated high fever
• And/or one or more rapidly appearing red or purplish spots (purpura)
The most severe form of IMI is purpura fulminans, characterized by septic shock and rapidly extensive purpura (red or purplish spots on the skin).
In the slightest doubt, contact urgently 15.
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CASE OF MENINGITIS IN STRASBOURG: ONE DEATH AMONG INFECTED YOUNG PEOPLE
Solenne-Bertrand
the01/12/2022 at 17:37
Four cases had been identified in young adults who had attended the same nightclub.
One person died of meningitis contracted in Strasbourg, BFM Alsace learned from ARS Grand Est.
Since the beginning of November, the ARS has reported several cases of invasive meningococcal infections (IIM) in Strasbourg and its agglomeration, including four young adults who attended the same nightclub: the Live club in Strasbourg.
“All at-risk contacts declared by these four cases were contacted by the ARS and received antibiotic prophylactic treatment,” said the ARS on Wednesday in a press release.
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Cases of meningitis reported in young adults in Strasbourg
Press release
November 30, 2022
The Grand Est Regional Health Agency has received several reports of invasive meningococcal infections (IMD) in young adults in Strasbourg and its agglomeration. The results of the epidemiological investigations indicate that 4 cases of IIM frequented nocturnal festive places (discotheques, bars, etc.) in the inner city of Strasbourg.
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SEVERAL CASES OF MENINGITIS DECLARED AMONG YOUNG ADULTS IN STRASBOURG (pdf, 171.43 Ko)
PRESS RELEASE
SEVERAL CASES OF MENINGITIS DECLARED AMONG YOUNG ADULTS ON
STRASBOURG SINCE EARLY NOVEMBER 2022
The Grand Est Regional Health Agency has received several reports of invasive meningococcal infections (IMD) in young adults in Strasbourg and its agglomeration. The results of the epidemiological investigations indicate that 4 cases of IIM attended nocturnal festive places (discotheques, bars, etc.) in the inner city of Strasbourg, including the LIVE CLUB establishment.
At this stage, the ARS invites people who have regularly visited the festive places in this district for November 18 and in particular LIVE CLUB in Strasbourg, to monitor the symptoms suggestive of illness and, if in doubt, to call 15 urgently.
Reminder of suggestive signs
• severe headaches (headaches), sensitivity to light (photophobia);
• neck stiffness, body aches and fatigue;
• fever ;
• red or purplish spots under the skin (purpura) on the body;
• very severe pain in the stomach and nausea and/or vomiting.
Epidemiological investigations have made it possible to identify and treat as a preventive measure people with been in contact at risk. The ARS has raised the awareness of health professionals in the Strasbourg conurbation. It continues to analyze these situations, in conjunction with Public Health France, and remains mobilized on any other measures aimed at interrupting the chains of transmission.
Invasive meningococcal infections
There are several types of meningococci. The most common in France are group meningococci B, C, W and Y.
Meningococci are bacteria normally found in the throat and nose of many people. These bacteria can be transmitted through the air or through saliva.
Meningococcus does not survive in the external environment. Its transmission is human-to-human and requires a direct, close (less than 1 meter) and prolonged contact.
There are healthy carriers, who do not develop symptoms but can nevertheless transmit the bacterium.
Most often, meningococci do not cause any particular diseases, but in some cases they can cause very serious illnesses such as meningitis or septicemia.
Two symptoms should particularly alert:
• A poorly tolerated high fever
• And/or one or more rapidly appearing red or purplish spots (purpura)
The most severe form of IMI is purpura fulminans, characterized by septic shock and rapidly extensive purpura (red or purplish spots on the skin).
In the slightest doubt, contact urgently 15.
...
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CASE OF MENINGITIS IN STRASBOURG: ONE DEATH AMONG INFECTED YOUNG PEOPLE
Solenne-Bertrand
the01/12/2022 at 17:37
Four cases had been identified in young adults who had attended the same nightclub.
One person died of meningitis contracted in Strasbourg, BFM Alsace learned from ARS Grand Est.
Since the beginning of November, the ARS has reported several cases of invasive meningococcal infections (IIM) in Strasbourg and its agglomeration, including four young adults who attended the same nightclub: the Live club in Strasbourg.
“All at-risk contacts declared by these four cases were contacted by the ARS and received antibiotic prophylactic treatment,” said the ARS on Wednesday in a press release.
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