Outbreak Investigation Summary Report

Case Overview: In the college, the 4 main diseases that began to spread were Bacterial Meningitis, Infectious mononucleosis, Flu, and Strep Throat.
One of the diseases that was spreading in college was Meningococcal Meningitis, which is caused by the bacteria Neisseria Meningitidis. This bacteria is very common and likely to spread within young adults. Meningococcal Meningitis is a severe disease in which although many recover, if not treated on time it can lead to serious complications, such as learning disabilities, brain damage, and hearing loss. Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and the spinal cord. This disease develops when bacteria enters the bloodstream making its way towards the brain. It is highly contagious and can be spread through the exchange of respiratory and throat secretions. Meningitis symptoms are easily developed within hours or 2 days. Symptoms include high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, confusion, vomiting, seizures, sleepiness, loss of appetite, and skin rash. The longer the disease goes without being treated, the greater the risk the patient is taking to suffer from permanent neurological damage, which includes: hearing and memory loss, learning disabilities, brain …show more content…
This disease affects the respiratory system which can affect the nose, throat, and lungs. The nose may become congested or runny, the throat become sore, and the cough may go from dry to wet. Flu viruses spread by droplets made when people with the flu talk, sneeze, or cough. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body ache, headache, and fatigue. If the disease progresses without being properly treated it can become pneumonia or it can lead to ear infection, sinus infection, dehydration. It can also worsen chronic disease such as heart failure, asthma, and