Conversation - Meningococcal Meningitis

<p>In this episode of EMplify: Conversation, Sam Ashoo, MD and TR Eckler, MD discuss meningococcal meningitis and the recent outbreak in Florida. </p><p></p><p>Topics discussed include: </p><ul><li>Which vaccines are currently approved by the FDA and recommended by the CDC. </li><li>The difference between the MEN ACWY vaccine and the meningococcal B vaccine. </li><li>What the current recommendations are for those exposed. </li><li>Challenges for healthcare providers treating patients who have been exposed or have symptoms. </li></ul><p></p><p>Further reading: </p><p>Hogan AN, Brockman II CR, Santa Maria A. Emergency department management of adults with infectious meningitis and encephalitis. Emerg Med Pract. 2022 Apr;24(4):1-24. Epub 2022 Apr 2. PMID: 35315604.</p><p></p><p></p><p>As always, we value your feedback. Please take our <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZQRWQFW" style="color:rgb(0,80,165);">listener survey</a>.</p><p></p><p>See the <a href="https://foamed.ebmedicine.net/podcast/conversation-meningococcal-meningitis/">episode page </a>for more details.</p><p></p>