What Is Meningococcemia?
7. Who’s At Risk
As mentioned, the bacterium responsible for the disease is common, meaning just about anybody can be exposed to it. However, some people are more likely to become ill after being exposed to the pathogen. Sadly, perhaps the most at-risk group is young children, and more then half of all cases are in children below the age of 4.
Other people at risk include those that are in close contact with another person that has the disease. In addition to family members, this also includes doctors, nurses, and care workers. People that live in crowded environments are also more likely to develop the disease.
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