Upper Austria warns

Meningitis alert: infected person was in a disco

Anyone who was in the Mühlviertel discotheque "Schlag" in Grünbach (Upper Austria) on March 2 should keep a very close eye on their state of health. On that day, a guest was present who had a meningococcal infection.

Following the meningococcal case in the Mühlviertel region, the province of Upper Austria is warning any contact persons: An unknowingly infected person who has since fallen ill visited the "Schlag" discotheque in Grünbach near Freistadt on March 2, the state reports.

Monitor state of health
Everyone who was in the same place at the same time is urgently advised to monitor their state of health.

Meningococcus

(Neisseria meningitidis, formerly Meningococcus meningitis) are bacteria. They colonize the nasopharynx in humans and can cause serious illnesses, in particular dangerous meningitis.

Around ten percent of the European population carry these bacteria in the nasopharynx without developing signs of illness.

Meningococci are transmitted from person to person by droplet infection, for example when coughing, sneezing or kissing. (Source: Wikipedia)

Fever and headaches
If you have a fever, headache or sensitivity to light, you should consult a doctor immediately and also point out the possibility of a meningococcal infection. It is also possible to take preventative antibiotics within ten days of contact.