Neisseria Meningitidis Carriers
Neisseria Meningitidis Carriers describes people who carry the Neisseria meningitidis bacterium in their throat or nose without feeling unwell. Many carriers never know they harbour it.
Key points
- Close or prolonged contact can spread Neisseria from a carrier to other people.
- A short course of Rifampicin may be used to clear the bacterium from carriers.
Common questions about Neisseria Meningitidis Carriers
Which medicines are listed for Neisseria Meningitidis Carriers?
Rifadin is the only medicine listed for this condition. It contains rifampicin, an antibiotic from the rifamycin group that works against Neisseria bacteria.
What kind of medicine is used for Neisseria Meningitidis Carriers?
An antibiotic from the rifamycin group, such as rifampicin, may be considered for Neisseria Meningitidis Carriers. It targets the Neisseria bacterium to reduce its presence in the throat or nose.