What is meningococcal disease?
Meningococcal disease is a severe infection that occurs when the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis (commonly known as meningococcus) 'invades' the body from the throat or nose.
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About Meningococcal Disease
Information for close contacts who require clearance antibiotics
If you have been in close contact with a person who has been diagnosed with meningococcal disease, you may require clearance antibiotics.
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Rifampicin
Rifampicin is one type of antibiotic which is sometimes given to people who have been in close contact with a person who has meningococcal disease.
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Ciprofloxacin
Ciprofloxacin is another antibiotic which is sometimes given to people who have been in close contact with a person who has a meningococcal infection.
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For more information about meningococcal disease, contact your general practitioner or phone the Communicable Disease Control Section during business hours on (02) 6205 2155.
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