Wisconsin: Ciprofloxacin-Resistant Meningococcal Disease case reported
Wisconsin health officials have reported a new case of invasive meningococcal disease caused by a ciprofloxacin-resistant strain of bacteria. The state is now following CDC guidance to stop using ciprofloxacin for preventative treatment in contacts due to rising resistance.
Why it matters
Signals a public health challenge regarding antibiotic resistance and the need for updated clinical protocols to prevent disease outbreaks.
Wisconsin state health officials report a case of invasive meningococcal disease caused by ciprofloxacin-resistant Neisseria meningitidis.
This is the fifth ciprofloxacin-resistant case since June 2024. Since then, approximately 30% of invasive meningococcal disease cases in Wisconsin have been resistant to ciprofloxacin.
Meningitis symptoms/Public domain image/Mikael Häggström Meningococcal disease is caused by the bacterium, Neisseria meningitidis . The bacteria are spread to people who have had close, direct contact with respiratory and throat secretions (saliva or spit) from someone who has meningococcal disease. Close contact includes sharing items that come in contact with the mouth (for example, water bottles, eating utensils, lip balm, cigarettes, and smoking materials).
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