The Department of Health has warned anew of the deadly meningococcemia, after a 60-year-old woman from Carmen, Cebu, died allegedly of the said disease.

The following are some quick facts on meningococcemia:

• Meningococcemia is caused by the bacteria Neisseria Meningitides
• Mode of spread: close contact with infected persons through sneezing and coughing
• Some carriers do not exhibit symptoms
• Bacteria do not thrive in inanimate objects
• Characterized by headache, nausea, vomiting, seizure and convulsions, and map-like rashes
• Usually lasts from two to ten days, and becomes fatal when a person develops septic shock

The public is advised to avoid crowded places and boost immune system through exercise, proper diet, and enough rest.

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