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Chicago health officials<\/a> are warning residents to be alert for symptoms of meningococcal disease after several recent infections were reported in adults across the city.<\/p>\n

Seven cases of Neisseria meningitidis<\/a> infections have been identified since mid-January, according to the Chicago Department of Public Health.<\/p>\n

Two people have died as a result of the infection, the department said.<\/p>\n

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Health officials have traced close contacts for all confirmed cases and provided preventive antibiotics<\/a> to those who may have been exposed.<\/p>\n

Meningococcal disease is caused by Neisseria meningitidis, a type of bacteria that can infect the bloodstream or the lining of the brain and spinal cord<\/a>, according to Cleveland Clinic.<\/p>\n

Transmission occurs through saliva and mucus during close or prolonged contact, such as sharing drinks, kissing, or being exposed to coughs and sneezes.<\/p>\n

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While cases remain relatively rare, meningococcal disease continues to pose a serious public health risk<\/a> nationwide.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 503 confirmed and probable cases in the U.S. in 2024, based on preliminary data.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of meningococcal disease can include fever, headache, nausea and vomiting<\/a>, diarrhea, sensitivity to light, a stiff neck, and a skin rash that may appear as dark spots or bruising, per Cleveland Clinic.<\/p>\n

Other signs may include confusion, irritability, difficulty walking, joint or muscle pain, and loss of appetite.<\/p>\n

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“Chicago sees up to 10 to 15 meningococcal infections<\/a> each year, typically concentrated around the winter months,” the department noted.<\/p>\n

The disease most often affects seniors<\/a> as well as adolescents and young adults, Chicago health officials said.<\/p>\n

To reduce risk, state guidelines recommend getting the meningococcal vaccine<\/a> beginning at ages 11 or 12, with a booster dose at 16.<\/p>\n

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Meningococcal disease is treated with antibiotics<\/a>, and doctors often begin immediate treatment if the illness is suspected because it can progress rapidly, Cleveland Clinic stated.<\/p>\n

Patients with severe cases may also need additional treatments such as IV fluids, oxygen, blood pressure medications, or surgery<\/a> to treat damaged tissue.<\/p>\n

Anyone who develops symptoms or believes they may have been exposed is urged to seek medical care promptly. Health experts stress that early treatment is critical.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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