How is meningococcal disease treated?
Cases of meningococcal disease require immediate medical treatment by a physician. The diagnosis is usually made by growing bacteria from a sample of blood or spinal fluid. The spinal fluid is obtained by performing a spinal tap, in which a needle is inserted into an area in the lower back where fluid in the spinal canal is readily accessible. Intravenous penicillin or other antibiotics are used to treat infected persons.
